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Fall 2012 – Spring 2013

 

Agenda for September 27, 2012 – April 11, 2013

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday September 27, 2012 in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TEST 228 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of April 12, 2012 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate officers met with the President September 12, 2012.

2. Senate officers met with the Provost on September 14, 2012.

3. Minor Change Bulletin #1 is in Exhibit B.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.-R. Greenberg

2. Remarks by President Elson Floyd.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to Extend the MA in Crm J to DDP
(Exhibit C & C1 ).-P. David  Motion to move from Discussion to Action Item.  Motion Carried.  Item approved.

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the Name Change of the PhD in Developmental Science
and Prevention to the PhD in Prevention Science (Exhibit D ).-P. David

3. Recommendations from Graduate Studies for the Revisions to Rules 90, 100 and 102
(Exhibit E ).-P. David

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for a New Option in Food Science and Management Within
the MS in Agriculture Program (Exhibit F ).-P . David

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Revisions to Requirements for the PhD in Geology
(Exhibit G).-P. David

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Revisions to Rules 116 and 117
(Exhibit H ).-P. David

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate and Professional Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit I ).-C. Parks

8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Name Change From the Department of Veterinary
and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology and Physiology (VCAPP) to the Department of Integrative
Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN) (Exhibit J, J1, J2 ).-C. Parks

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 11, 2012, in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TEST 228 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of September 27, 2012, Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. R. Greenberg attended the Regents meetings in Vancouver on October 5.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.-R. Greenberg

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the Name Change of the PhD in Developmental Science
and Prevention to the PhD in Prevention Science (Exhibit D ).-P. David

2. Recommendations from Graduate Studies for the Revisions to Rules 90, 100 and 102
(Exhibit E ).-P. David

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for a New Option in Food Science and Management Within
the MS in Agriculture Program (Exhibit F ).-P . David

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Revisions to Requirements for the PhD in Geology
(Exhibit G).-P. David

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Revisions to Rules 116 and 117 (Exhibit H ).-P. David

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate and Professional Major Change Bulletin
#1(Exhibits I   I1 ).-C. Parks

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Name Change From the Department of Veterinary and
Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology and Physiology (VCAPP) to the Department of Integrative
Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN)
(Exhibit J,    J1,    J2 ).-C. Parks

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #1
(Exhibit K).-C. Parks

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate and Professional Major Change Bulletin
#2 (Exhibit L).-C. Parks

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #1
(Exhibit M).-P. David

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the New Prefix Prev Sci for the Prevention Science
doctoral program (Exhibit N).-P. David

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second
Language (TESL) (Exhibit O, O1 ).-P. David

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the Name Change in MS in Molecular Bioscience to the
Professional Science Master’s in Molecular Bioscience (Exhibit P, P1 ).-P. David

7. Recommendation from Steering Committee for Composition Changes to the Graduate Studies
Committee (Exhibit Q).-B. Greenberg

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday October 25, 2012, in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TEST 228 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 11,2012 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. R. Greenberg, R. Rosenman, D. Turnbull and D. Branson attended the Coalition of PAC 12 Faculty
Leadership meetings in Salt Lake Oct 19-21.

2. Minor Change Bulletin#2 is in Exhibit B.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.-R. Greenberg

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #1 (Exhibit K).-C. Parks

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate and Professional Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit L).-C. Parks

3 Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #1
(Exhibit M).-P. David

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the New Prefix Prev Sci for the Prevention Science
doctoral program (Exhibit N).-P. David

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second
Language (TESL) (Exhibit O    O1).-P. David

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the Name Change in MS in Molecular Bioscience to the
Professional Science Master’s in Molecular Bioscience (Exhibit P   P1) .-P. David

7. Recommendation from Steering Committee for Composition Changes to the Graduate Studies
Committee(Exhibit Q).-B. Greenberg

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2
(Exhibit R).-P. David

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the Removal of the Graduate Certificate in General
Engineering Management (Exhibit S).-P. David

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate and Professional Major Change Bulletin
#2 (Exhibit T).-C. Parks

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #2 (Exhibit U).-C. Parks

5. Recommendation from Research and Arts for the Mestizo and Indigenous Center for Research
and Outreach (Exhibit V. V1)-E. Austin

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday November 8, 2012, in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TEST 228 and Vancouver VCLS 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of October 25, 2012 (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on October 16, 2012.

2. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on October 31, 2012.

3. Minor Change Bulletin No. 3 (Exhibit B).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Greenberg

2. Presentation by Prema Arasu, Vice Provost of International Programs

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2
(Exhibit R).-P. David

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the Removal of the Graduate Certificate in
General Engineering Management (Exhibit S).-P. David

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate and Professional Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit T).-C. Parks

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #2 (Exhibit U).-C. Parks

5. Recommendation from Research and Arts for the Mestizo and Indigenous Center for
Research and Outreach (Exhibits V,    V1 ).-E. Austin

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday January 31, 2013, in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TWST 247 and Vancouver VCLS 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of November 8, 2012 (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with Associate Vice President Larry James on
December 4 2012 and January 8, 2013.

2. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on December 5, 2012.

3. Minor Change Bulletin No. 4 (Exhibit H).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Greenberg

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4, 5 & 6 (Exhibits B, B1, B2).—C. Parks

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to Establish Criteria for Certificates
Offered by Professional Programs (Exhibit C ).—C. Parks

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to Establish a New Grad Type H, S, F
for the College of Pharmacy (Exhibit D that contain 9 Exhibits
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ).—C. Parks

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #3, 4 &5
(Exhibits E, E1, E2 ).—C. Parks

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to Change the Name of the Department
of Marketing to Marketing and International Business. (Exhibit F )—C. Parks

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Revision to the Syllabus Policy
in the Educational Policy and Procedures (Exhibit K).—C. Parks

7. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs for Revisions to Section III of the Faculty
Manual pages 60-61 (Exhibit G).—K. Rodgers

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major change
Bulletins #3 (Exhibit I1), and #4 (Exhibit I) – P. David

9. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for the Name Change in The
Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology to
Educational Leadership, Sports Studies and Educational/Counseling
Psychology (Exhibit J).—P. David

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday February 14, 2013, in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TWST 247 and Vancouver VCLS 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of January 31, 2012  (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on January 30, 2013.

2. Senate Officers met with Provost Bayly on January 5, 2013.

3. Minor Change Bulletin No. 5. (Exhibit O ).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Greenberg

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4, 5 & 6 (Exhibits B,    B1,     B2).—C. Parks APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to Establish Criteria for Certificates
Offered by Professional Programs (Exhibit C ).—C. Parks APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to Establish a New Grad Type H, S, F
for the College of Pharmacy (Exhibit D that contain 9 Exhibits
1   2    3      5    6    7    8     9 ).—C. Parks APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #3, 4 &5
(Exhibits E E1 E2 ).—C. Parks APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to Change the Name of the Department
of Marketing to Marketing and International Business. (Exhibit F )—C. Parks APPROVED

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Revision to the Syllabus Policy
in the Educational Policy and Procedures (Exhibit K).—C. Parks APPROVED

7. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs for Revisions to Section III of the Faculty
Manual pages 60-61 (Exhibit G).—K. Rodgers APPROVED

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major change
Bulletins #3 (Exhibit I1), and #4 (Exhibit I) – P. David APPROVED

9. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for the Name Change in The
Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology to
Educational Leadership, Sports Studies and Educational/Counseling
Psychology (Exhibit J).—P. David APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibit L).—P. David

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit M). – C. Parks

3. Recommendation from academic Affairs for the Name change from the
University Honors College to Honors College. (Exhibit N). – C.Parks

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the BSN to PH.D
program in Nursing, a new degree program. (Exhibit P).- P.David –
Pulled off agenda due to incomplete exhibit data.

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the change in degreee name from
Ph.D in Mathematics Education to Ph.D in Mathematics and Science Education
in the Teaching and Learning program. (Exhibit Q).-P.David
Pulled off agenda due to incomplete exhibit data.

 

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday February 28, 2013, in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TWST 247 and Vancouver VCLS 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of February 14,2013 (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin 6 (Exhibit V)

2. Bylaws for Graduate Programs in Chemical Engineering; Politics, Philosophy
and Public Affairs; School of Molecular Biosciences are available on the department
websites.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Greenberg

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibit L).—P. David APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit M). – C. Parks APPROVED/ It was noted that the proposal to
Global Studies Minor was pulled back due to issues raised on the language component.

3. Recommendation from academic Affairs for the Name change from the
University Honors College to Honors College. (Exhibit N). – C.Parks APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the BSN to PH.D
program in Nursing, a new degree program. (Exhibits P, P1).- P.David

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to change the name from PhD in Mathematics with Teaching Emphasis to PhD in Mathematics Education Emphasis
(Exhibits Q, Q1 ).—P. David

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the removal of the Graduate Certificate in General Engineering Management (Exhibits R, R1 ).—P. David

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for a name change from PhD in
Mathematics Education to PhD in Mathematics and Science Education
(Exhibits S, S1 ).—P. David

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to approve the Reduction of Graded
Credits for the Environmental and Natural Resources Science Graduate program.
(Exhibits T, T1). P. David

6. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit W).-P.David

7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to the PhD in History program
(Exhibit X).-P. David

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to approve the Creation of Certificate in
Global Justice and Security studies option for the Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice
and Criminology (Exhibit Y).-P. David

9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Creation of the Statistics Option in the
PhD in Mathematics PhD program (Exhibit Z).-P. David

10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletins #6 & #7
(Exhibit U).-C. Parks

11. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit B).-C. Parks

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday March 28, 2013, in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TWST 247 and Vancouver VCLS 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of February 28,2013 (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. R. Greenberg attended the Regents meetings on March 22.

2. Memo to Senate (Exhibit C).

3. Candidate for Chair-Elect is Craig Parks. Candidate information is available in (Exhibit D).

4. Candidates for Executive Secretary are Robert Greenberg and Sheila Converse.
Candidates information are available in (Exhibit E and Exhibit T).

5. Minor Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit BI).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Greenberg

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the BSN to PH.D
program in Nursing, a new degree program. (Exhibits P,    P1).- P.David APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to change the name from PhD in Mathematics with Teaching Emphasis to PhD in Mathematics With Education Emphasis
(Exhibits Q,    Q1 ).—P. David APPROVED.

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the removal of the Graduate Certificate in General Engineering Management (Exhibits R,    R1 ).—P. David APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for a name change from PhD in
Mathematics Education to PhD in Mathematics and Science Education.
Proposal also contains changes to the curriculum (Exhibits S,    S1 ).—P. David APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to approve the Reduction of Graded
Credits for the Environmental and Natural Resources Science Graduate program.
(Exhibits T T1). P. David APPROVED

6. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit W).-P.David APPROVED

7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to the PhD in History program
(Exhibit X).-P. David APPROVED

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to approve the Creation of Certificate in
Global Justice and Security studies option for the Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice
and Criminology (Exhibit Y).-P. David MOTION APPROVED TO MOVE TO NEXT WEEK’S AGENDA

9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Creation of the Statistics Option in the
PhD in Mathematics PhD program (Exhibit Z).-P. David APPROVED

10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletins #6 & #7
(Exhibit U).-C. Parks APPROVED

11. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit B).-C. Parks APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #9
(Exhibit F).-C. Parks

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a Proposal to Establish a New
Prefix – SDC (Exhibit G, G1).-C. Parks

3. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for UCORE bulletins #8 and #9
(Exhibits V and X ).-C. Parks

4. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #10
(Exhibit Y).-C. Parks

5. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for a Proposal to revise Rule 15.a
(Exhibit Z).-C. Parks

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the International Business
graduate certificate by the College of Business (Exhibit H).—P. David

7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Marketing graduate
certificate proposed by the College of Business (Exhibit I ).—P. David

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Finance graduate
certificate proposed by the College of Business (Exhibit J).—P. David

9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Business Analytics
graduate certificate proposed by the College of Business (Exhibit K).—P. David

10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Technology Management graduate certificate proposed by the College of Business
(Exhibit L).—P. David

11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Stakeholder Leadership graduate certificate proposed by the College of Business
(Exhibit M).—P. David

12. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the proposal for the Masters in Strategic Communication degree program (Exhibit N ).—P. David

13. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the proposal to adjust the MBA curriculum to 32 credits across all locations (Exhibit O).—P. David

14. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the name change from Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical
Sciences Graduate Program (Exhibit P).—P. David

15, Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the extension of the EdM in Special
Education to the WSU Global Campus (Exhibit Q).—P. David

16. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Computational
Fiance Option in the Masters in Mathematics degree program (Exhibit R).—P. David

17. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit S ).—P. David

18. Approved changes to the Graduate School Policy and Procedures Manual
(Exhibits U, U1). – P. David

19. Approved changes to the Faculty Manual (Exhibits CI and DI). K. Rodgers

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY SENATE
344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 11, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SNRS 119, Tricities TEST 228 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2013, August 2013, and December 2013.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2013, August 2013, and December 2013.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 28, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on April 2, 2013.

2. Senate Officers met with Provost Bayly on March 25, 2013.

3. Bylaws for the Graduate programs in Agriculture Masters of Science and
Immunology and Infectious Disease are available on the department’s websites.

4. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit B)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Greenberg

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #9
(Exhibit F).-C. Parks APPROVED.

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a Proposal to Establish a New
Prefix – SDC (Exhibit G,    G1).-C. Parks APPROVED.

3. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for UCORE bulletins #8 and #9
and Addendums X1 and X2 (Exhibits V and X and Addendum X1
and Addendum X2) -C. Parks APPROVED.

4. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #10 and Addendum Y1
and Addendum Y2 (Exhibit Y and Addendum Y1 and Addendum Y2). – C. Parks APPROVED.

5. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for a Proposal to revise Rule 15.a
Exhibit Z).-C. Parks APPROVED.

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the proposal for the Masters in Strategic Communication degree program (Exhibit N ).—P. David APPROVED.

7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies to approve the Creation of Certificate
in Global Justice and Security studies option for the Master’s Degree in Criminal
Justice and Criminology (Exhibit Y).-P. David APPROVED.

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the proposal to adjust the MBA curriculum to 32 credits across all locations (Exhibit O).—P. David APPROVED.

9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the International Business
graduate certificate by the College of Business (Exhibit H).—P. David APPROVED.

10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Marketing graduate
certificate proposed by the College of Business (Exhibit I ).—P. David APPROVED.

11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Finance graduate
certificate proposed by the College of Business (Exhibit J).—P. David APPROVED.

12. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Business Analytics
graduate certificate proposed by the College of Business (Exhibit K).—P. David APPROVED.

13. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Technology Management graduate certificate proposed by the College of Business
(Exhibit L).—P. David APPROVED.

14. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Stakeholder Leadership graduate certificate proposed by the College of Business
(Exhibit M).—P. David APPROVED.

15. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the name change from Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program to Pharmaceutical and Biomedical
Sciences Graduate Program (Exhibit P).—P. David REFERRED BACK TO COMMITTEE.

16, Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the extension of the EdM in Special
Education to the WSU Global Campus (Exhibit Q).—P. David APPROVED.

17. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Computational
Fiance Option in the Masters in Mathematics degree program (Exhibit R).—P. David APPROVED.

18. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit S and Addendum S1) – P.David APPROVED.

19. Approved changes to the Graduate School Policy and Procedures Manual
(Exhibits U,   U1). – P. David
APPROVED MOTION TO HAVE 3A8 SECTION REMOVED. AMENDED PROPOSAL APPROVED.

20. Approved changes to the Faculty Manual (Exhibits CI and DI). K. Rodgers APPROVED.

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for the proposal for a Professional
Certificate in Global Animal Health (Exhibits C    C1). – C. Parks
APPROVED TO MOVE TO ACTION ITEMS. APPROVED.

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for the proposal for to extend the
Bachelor’s in Hospitality Business Management to the Global Campus
(Exhibits D D1). –C. Parks
APPROVED TO MOVE TO ACTION ITEMS. APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for the proposal from the Department
of English for a new undergraduate certificate in Professional Science and
Technology Writing (Exhibits E  , E1).-C. Parks
APPROVED TO BE MOVE TO ACTION ITEMS. APPROVED.

 

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment

Fall 2013 – Spring 2014

 

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 26, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A). Approved.

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. R. Rosenman attended the Regents meetings in Pullman
on September 5, 2013.

2. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on September 9,
2013.

3. Policies & Procedure updates for the Graduate School are
available on the department’s website.

4. Over the summer there was an emergency request to
approve Math 100 because about 12% of the
incoming class were deficient in math. The Executive
Committee approved the request for one
semester only. Subsequent offering of Math 100 will
require Senate approval.

5. Legislative Representative: We will be voting on the
Legislative Representative on October 10. Robert
Rosenman has agreed to be nominated. Additional
nominations will be accepted. To be included on the
October 10th Faculty Senate agenda the nomination must
be received by Sheila Converse, Executive Secretary,
before October 4th. Nominations will also be accepted
from the floor on October 10 before the vote.

6. Minor Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit B).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.

2. President Floyd

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Discussion Items.

1. Amendment to a Program Approval name clarification for
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (Exhibit C).
Motion Approved to move to Action Item. As Action
Item Name change/correction Approved.

2. Proposed Revisions of Senate Committees (Exhibit D)
–C.Parks

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit E).-R.Zack

4. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin
#1 (Exhibit F).-R.Zack

5. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for Graduate
Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit G). –J. Yoder

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 10, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of September 26, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A). Approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. R. Rosenman attended the Regents meetings in Vancouver
on October 3, 2013.

2. Senate Officers met with President Floyd on October 9,
2013.

3. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit H).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.

2. President Floyd

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Proposed Revisions of Senate Committees (Exhibit D)
–C.Parks Approved

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit E).-R.Zack Approved

3. Recommendation form Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin
#1 (Exhibit F).-R.Zack Approved

4. Recommendation form Graduate Studies for Graduate
Major Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit G). –J. Yoder Approved

5. Election of Legislative Representative: Robert Rosenman
has agreed to be nominated.

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I).-R.Zack

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J).-R.Zack

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 24, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with Interim Provost Bernardo on October 15, 2013.

2. Minor Change Bulletin #3. (Exhibit K)

3. Bylaws for the Graduate Studies Committee on Plant Pathology are available on the
department’s website.

4. Graduate Studies Opinion on conjoint status for UCORE Capstone Courses (Exhibits P, P1).
-J.Yoder

5. Babu John Mariadoss has been elected as the second representative to the CFR under XIII.2
of the Faculty Senate Bylaws.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.

2. Ken Casavant – Role of WSU Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) handout

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I).-R.Zack

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J).-R.Zack

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit L). – R. Zack

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #3 (Exhibit M).– R. Zack

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit N).
– J. Yoder

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to revise the major requirements in for
the PhD in Molecular Biosciences program. The program proposes to decrease their graded
credits from 21 to 15 for the PhD degree. (Exhibits O, O1). – J. Yoder

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to extend the Professional Science
Master’s in Electrical Engineering program to the Global Campus (Exhibits Q, Q1). – J. Yoder

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the PhD in PharmSci program
in Pullman and move it to Spokane (Exhibits R, R1). – J. Yoder

7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the Nutrition and Exercise
Physiology PhD program in Pullman and retain the program in Spokane (Exhibits S, S1).
-J. Yoder

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes of the status to the Criminal Justice
program to the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (Exhibits T, T1).- J. Yoder

9. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to expand the Faculty Affairs Committee by
adding three new non-voting positions (one from each of the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver) and that the faculty from the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver would select their respective representative.

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 14, 2013 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with Interim Provost Bernardo on November 5, 2013.

2. Senate Chair met with President Floyd on November 7, 2013.

3. No quorum on October 24, 2013. Meeting notes of October 24, 2013 attached as Exhibit A1).

4. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit Y)

5. Senate Chair visited the Tri-City campus and interacted with faculty.

6. Senate Officers and staff attended the PAC 12 Leadership Conference in Eugene, Oregon on November 1st and 2nd.

7. AAC and UCORE Course proposal (Exhibit Z)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I).-R.Zack APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #2 (Exhibit J).-R.Zack APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit L). – R. Zack APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #3 (Exhibit M).– R. Zack APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit N).
– J. Yoder APPROVED

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to revise the major requirements in for
the PhD in Molecular Biosciences program. The program proposes to decrease their graded
credits from 21 to 15 for the PhD degree. (Exhibits O O1). – J. Yoder APPROVED

7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to extend the Professional Science
Master’s in Electrical Engineering program to the Global Campus (Exhibits Q,    Q1). – J. Yoder
APPROVED

8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the PhD in PharmSci program
in Pullman and move it to Spokane (Exhibits R,    R1). – J. Yoder APPROVED

9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes to close the Nutrition and Exercise
Physiology PhD program in Pullman and retain the program in Spokane (Exhibits S S1).
-J. Yoder APPROVED

10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for changes of the status to the Criminal Justice
program to the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (Exhibits T,    T1).- J. Yoder
APPROVED

11. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to expand the Faculty Affairs Committee by
adding three new non-voting positions (one from each of the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver) and that the faculty from the urban campuses of Spokane,
Tri-Cities and Vancouver would select their respective representative. APPROVED

12. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Masters of Science in Agriculture
Plant Health Management option ( Exhibits V,    V1,    V2).– J. Yoder APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Provost and the Faculty Senate on how to handle the
Creation Movement, Renaming or Elimination of Departments and Colleges. (Exhibit U)

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies for the creation of the Masters of Science in Agriculture
Plant Health Management option ( Exhibits V, V1, V2).- J. Yoder Motion APPROVED to move this
item to Action Item.

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin # 4 (Exhibit W)
– R. Zack

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #4 (Exhibit X).R. Zack

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a Proposal to revise Rule 54 (Exhibit B).-R.Zack

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 30, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 14, 2013 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with President Floyd & Interim Provost Bernardo on January 17, 2014

2. Amendment for a program name clarification from Professional Science Master’s in Electrical Engineering to correct the name to Professional Science Master’s in Electrical Power Engineering

3. Minor Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit L)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Provost and the Faculty Senate on how to handle the
Creation Movement, Renaming or Elimination of Departments and Colleges. (Exhibit U) APPROVED.

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin # 4 (Exhibit W)
– R. Zack APPROVED.

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #4 (Exhibit X).R. Zack APPROVED.

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a Proposal to revise Rule 54 (Exhibit B).-R.Zack
APPROVED.

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Smart Environments Research Center.
(Exhibit C). – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss

2. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Center for Transformational Learning
and Leadership. (Exhibit D) – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss

3. Potential restructuring of Senate committees (Exhibits E, E1,). – Craig Parks
(Agenda change to remove Exhibit E -only – Exhibit E1 remained as discussion item.

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit F) – J. Yoder

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit G) – R.Zack

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit H) – R.Zack

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #5 (Exhibit I) – R.Zack

8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #6 (Exhibit J) – R.Zack

9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #7 (Exhibit K ) – R. Zack

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 13, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of January 30, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1 Election Procedures for Chair Elect (Exhibit S)

2. Minor Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit T).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. Roger Patterson and Bobbi Ryder regarding Campus Master Plan
(WSU MP Banner handout)

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Smart Environments Research Center.
(Exhibit C). – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for the Center for Transformational Learning
and Leadership. (Exhibit D) – L.Lavine, B. John Mariadoss APPROVED

3. Potential restructuring of Senate committees Exhibit E1,). – Craig Parks APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit F) – J. Yoder APPROVED WITH CORRECTED LANGUAGE ON CROSS LISTING THE COURSE-
VET MED 505

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit G) – R.Zack APPROVED

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit H) – R.Zack APPROVED

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #5 (Exhibit I) – R.Zack APPROVED

8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #6 (Exhibit J) – R.Zack APPROVED

9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #7 (Exhibit K ) – R. Zack APPROVED

10. Recommendation from Steering Committee for Clarification of the Constitution (Exhibit M)
APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. From Faculty Affairs Committee recommendation for proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibits N, N1) –K. Rodgers

2. Recommendation from the Steering Committee for College of Medical Sciences (Exhibit O)

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4
(Exhibit P) – J. Yoder

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit Q) – R.Zack

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #8 (Exhibit R ) – R.Zack

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 27, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 13, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim Provost on February 18, 2014.

2. Bylaws for the graduate programs on Experimental Psychology are on the department’s website.

3. Minor Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit D)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.
2. Remarks by Interim Provost Bernardo

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. From Faculty Affairs Committee recommendation for proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibits N,   N1) –K. Rodgers APPROVED

2. Recommendation from the Steering Committee for College of Medical Sciences (Exhibit O) APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4
(Exhibit P) – J. Yoder APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit Q) – R.Zack APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #8 (Exhibit R ) – R.Zack APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. From Steering Committee on the Policy on Assessing Student Learning in Degrees (Exhibit U)

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on the proposal to extend the graduate
certificate in Bioethics offered by the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Public Affairs to the WSU
Global Campus (Exhibit V, V1 ) – J. Yoder

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee the proposal to change their degree in
Master of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences to Master of Science in Speech and Hearing
Sciences (Exhibit W, W1) – J. Yoder

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit E) – J. Yoder

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit Y, Y1) – R.Zack

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #9 (Exhibit Z ) – R.Zack

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a new rule 110 (Exhibit B) – R. Zack

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 27, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 27, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim Provost on March 11, 2014.

2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on March 13, 2014.

3. Chair Elect Announcement.

4. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit F)

5. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Environmental and Natural
Resource Sciences for the PhD Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available
on the department’s website.

6. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Geology PhD Program, submitted by
the School of the Environment are available on the department’s website.

7. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the College of Business, PhD Program are
available on the department’s website.

8. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Geology for the Masters of
Science Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available on the department’s
website.

9. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs to the Educational Psychology
submitted by the Department of Educational Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/ Counseling
Psychology are available on the department’s website.

10. Revisions of the bylaws for the Graduate programs of the Environmental Science for the Masters of
Science Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available on the department’s
website.

11. Revisions of the bylaws to the Graduate programs of the Natural Resource Sciences for the Masters
of Science Program, submitted by the School of the Environment are available on the department’s
website.

12. Addition of a new chapter (13) to the Graduate School Policies and Procedures, relating
to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Requirements are available on the department’s
website.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. From Steering Committee on the Policy on Assessing Student Learning in Degrees (Exhibit U)
APPROVED. ADDT’L AMENDMENT PROPOSED & APPROVED TO BE RE-APPROVED BY SENATE
IN 2 YEARS.

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on the proposal to extend the graduate
certificate in Bioethics offered by the School of Philosophy, Politics, and Public Affairs to the WSU
Global Campus (Exhibit V  V1 ) – J. Yoder APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee the proposal to change their degree in
Master of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences to Master of Science in Speech and Hearing
Sciences (Exhibit W,    W1) – J. Yoder APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit E) – J. Yoder APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit Y,   Y1) – R.Zack APPROVED

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin #9 (Exhibit Z ) – R.Zack APPROVED

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a new rule 110 (Exhibit B) – R. Zack APPROVED

8. Election of Legislative Representative Joan Wu. Bio attached APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Major Graduate Bulletin #6 (Exhibit G)
– J. Yoder

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on changes to the Graduate School Policies
and Procedures. These changes involve modifications to existing policies, as well as new transfer,
and electronic signature policies (Exhibits M, M1, M2, M3) – J. Yoder

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for moving the Pharmaceutical Sciences MS
to the Spokane Campus. (Exhibits O, O1) – J. Yoder

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to revise Rules 106, 34, 114 and 115
(Exhibit H) – R. Zack

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to establish a new Rule 111 (Exhibit I)
– R. Zack

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #9
( Exhibits J, J1) -R.Zack

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #10
( Exhibits K, K1) -R.Zack

8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin # 10 (Exhibit L) – R.Zack

9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering to Everett (Exhibits N, N1, N2) – R. Zack

10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts
in Communication to Everett (Exhibits P, P1, P2)-R. Zack

11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts in
Hospitality Business Management to Everett (Exhibits Q, Q1 Q2) R. Zack

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 10, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TEST 212E and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2014, August 2014, and December 2014. APPROVED

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2014, August 2014, and December 2014. APPROVED.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 27, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim Provost on April 8, 2014.

2. Faculty Status Committee election results: Brian French, Jolie Kaytes and Robby Rosenman
will serve three-year terms. Laura Lavine will complete the final two years of a term being vacated by
Laura Hill.

3. Minor Change Bulletin 9 (Exhibit R).

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- R. Rosenman.

2. Security Updates by Viji Murali and Thomas Ambrosi

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Major Graduate Bulletin #6 (Exhibit G and
Addendum G1) – J. Yoder APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on changes to the Graduate School Policies
and Procedures. These changes involve modifications to existing policies, as well as new transfer,
and electronic signature policies (Exhibits M,   M1,    M2,    M3) – J. Yoder Motion to amend Exhibit M1
with amended language Amendment Motion APPROVED. Motion APPROVED.

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee for moving the Pharmaceutical Sciences MS
to the Spokane Campus. (Exhibits O,   O1) – J. Yoder APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to revise Rules 106, 34, 114 and 115
Exhibit H) – R. Zack APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for a proposal to establish a new Rule 111 (Exhibit I)
– R. Zack APPROVED

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #9
Exhibits J,    J1) -R.Zack APPROVED

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #10
( Exhibits K    K1 Addendum 1 Course, Addendum 1   Requirements ) -R.Zack APPROVED

8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs for UCORE Bulletin # 10 (Exhibit L    Addendum 1,
)- R.Zack APPROVED

9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering to Everett (Exhibits N,    N1,    N2) – R. Zack APPROVED

10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts
in Communication to Everett (Exhibits P P1,    P2)-R. Zack APPROVED

11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs to approve the proposal to Extend the Bachelor of Arts in
Hospitality Business Management to Everett (Exhibits Q,    Q1    Q2) R. Zack APPROVED

12. Addition of a new chapter (13) to the Graduate School Policies and Procedures, relating to
the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Requirements (Exhibit S    S1) APPROVED.

B. Discussion Items.

1. Addition of a new chapter (13) to the Graduate School Policies and Procedures, relating to
the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Requirements (Exhibit S S1)
MOTION TO MOVE AS NEW ACTION ITEM #12 – APPROVED.

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a New Certificate in Digital
Humanities and Culture. (Exhibits T , T1) – J. Yoder

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 25, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities 209W and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of April 10, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on September 3, 2014.

2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on September 10, 2014.

3. Meeting Dates for 2014-15.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- C. Parks.

2. Remarks by President Floyd. NCAA PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a New Certificate in Digital
Humanities and Culture. (Exhibits T , T1) – K Daratha Remanded back to GSC.

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on updates on Policies and Procedures.
(Exhibits B, B1 B2) – K. Daratha This item removed from agenda.

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 9, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of September 25, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on October 8, 2014.

2. New Bylaws for the Graduate program for the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
(Exhibits  B1) – K. Daratha

3. Minor Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit C)

4. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit I)

5. Blackboard Memo (Exhibit J)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair.- C. Parks.

2. Remarks by VPR – Christopher Keane.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit D) – K. Daratha

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibits E E1) – D. Baker

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin #1 (Exhibit F) – D. Baker

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee for proposal to revise Rule 53
(Exhibit G) – D. Baker

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee for a proposal to change the name of the
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology
(Exhibits H H1 H2) -D. Baker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 23, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 9, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on October 15, 2014.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Christopher Coons.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee on Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit D) – K. Daratha – APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibits E   E1) – D. Baker APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin #1 (Exhibit F) – D. Baker
APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee for proposal to revise Rule 53
(Exhibit G) – D. Baker – SENT BACK TO AAC

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee and Graduate Studies Committee
for a proposal to change the name of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice to the
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology
(Exhibits H   H1    H2 ) -D. Baker/ K. Daratha -APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee on proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibit P) – J. McDonald

2. Definitions for Defining Centers, Institutes and Laboratories (CILs) (Exhibit K) – L. Lavine/J.Savage

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Digital Humanities and
Culture Certificate ( Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree program (Exhibits M M1) – K. Daratha

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit Q) – K. Daratha

6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibits N N1) – D. Baker

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin 2 (Exhibit O) – D. Baker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 6, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 23, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit V)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Digital Humanities and
Culture Certificate ( Exhibits  L1) – K. Daratha APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree program (Exhibits  M1) – K. Daratha APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibit Q) – K. Daratha APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibits N    N1) – D. Baker APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee on UCORE Bulletin 2 (Exhibit O) – D. Baker
APPROVED.

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee for Definitions for Defining Centers, Institutes and Laboratories (CILs)
(Exhibit K) – L. Lavine/J.Savage

2. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Digital Scholarship
and Curation (Exhibits U, U1, U2, U3, U4) – L. Lavine/J. Savage

3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee on proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibit P) – J. McDonald

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics (Exhibits R, R1)- K. Daratha

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics Teaching Option (Exhibits S, S1) – K. Daratha

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit T) – K. Daratha

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit W)- D. Baker

8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit X X1)- D. Baker

9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions to Rule 53
(Exhibit Y)- D. Baker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 20, 2014 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 6, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on November 13, 2014.
2. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit Z)
3. Graduate Studies Committee approved new bylaws for the Department of Entomology
Graduate Program Bylaws. Memo  Bylaws

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Matt Skinner. PPt

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee on Definitions for Defining Centers, Institutes
and Laboratories (CILs) (Exhibit K) – L. Lavine/J.Savage APPROVED

2. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the Center for Digital Scholarship
and Curation (Exhibits U U1,   U2,   U3,    U4) – L. Lavine/J. Savage APPROVED

3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee on proposed changes to the Faculty Manual
(Exhibit P) – J. McDonald APPROVED

4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics (Exhibits R,   R1)- K. Daratha APPROVED

5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to the major requirements
for the Masters of Science in Mathematics Teaching Option (Exhibits S,   S1) – K. Daratha APPROVED

6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit T) – K. Daratha APPROVED

7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit W)- D. Baker APPROVED

8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit X   X1)- D. Baker APPROVED

9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions to Rule 53
(Exhibit Y)– D. Baker APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Provost CIL proposals
(Exhibits B and B1) – L. Lavine/J. Savage

Exhibit B as noted:
Arboretum and Wildlife Conservation Center
Clean Plant Center Northwest
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Food and Environmental Quality Laboratory
Freight Policy Transportation Institute
Laboratory of Astrobiological Investigations and Space Mission Planning
Laboratory for Biotechnology and Bioanalysis

Exhibit B1 as noted:
Sports Science Laboratory
University Center for Innovation and Value Creation
Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory
Western Center for Risk Management Education
Wildlife Habitat Nutrition Laboratory

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 (Exhibits C C1)- D. Baker

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits D D1) – D. Baker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 29, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 20, 2014 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on December 3, 2014.
2. Senate Officers met with the President on January 21, 2015.
3. Minor Change Bulletin 5 (Exhibit T)
4. Minor Change Bulletin 6 (Exhibit U)
5. Minor Change Bulletin 7 (Exhibit V)
6. Graduate Studies Committee has approved the revisions to the bylaws for Mechanical Engineering,
MS and PhD and these are available on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
7. Graduate Studies Committee has approved the revisions to the bylaws for Materials Science and
Engineering (MSE) and these are available on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
8. Graduate Studies Committee has approved the revisions to the bylaws for Sociology MA and PhD
and these are available on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
9. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws on Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science and these are available on the department’s website. Memo    Bylaws
10. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Statewide Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Program and these are available on the department’s website. Memo    Bylaws
11. Laura Lavine (Entomology), who was elected to the Faculty Status Committee last year, has had to
step down after taking an administrative appointment. Janet Katz (Nursing), who was the runner-up
in the election, has agreed to take Laura’s spot.
12. Nomination period for chair-elect is open until February 24 2015.
13. Class Roster Photo available to faculty and instructors. http://esg.wsu.edu/news.html
14. Library Open Access Policy for WSU (Exhibit E)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Meredyth Goodwin Flexible Attendance Guidelines Attendance Form
Course Content Agreement Proctoring Hours Powerpoint

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Provost CIL proposals
(Exhibits B and B1) – S. Parish/J. Savage APPROVED.

Exhibit B as noted:
Arboretum and Wildlife Conservation Center
Clean Plant Center Northwest
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Food and Environmental Quality Laboratory
Freight Policy Transportation Institute
Laboratory of Astrobiological Investigations and Space Mission Planning
Laboratory for Biotechnology and Bioanalysis

Exhibit B1 as noted:
Sports Science Laboratory
University Center for Innovation and Value Creation
Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory
Western Center for Risk Management Education
Wildlife Habitat Nutrition Laboratory

2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 (Exhibits    C1)– D. Baker APPROVED.

3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits   D1) – D. Baker APPROVED.

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the name change from Department
of Mathematics to Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Exhibit F )- J. McDonald
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Workplace Violence & Bullying Policy (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
EPPM, Designation of Academic Unit (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
Promotion Process (Exhibit I ) – J. McDonald
5. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Clinical Faculty Appointments (Exhibit J ) – J. McDonald
6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Business Days/Working Days clarification (Exhibit K ) – J. McDonald
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletins #4 & #5 ( Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits M M1) – D. Baker
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibits N N1) – D. Baker
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit O) – D. Baker
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 108
(Exhibit P)- D. Baker
12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 109
(Exhibit Q)- D. Baker
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 118
(Exhibit R)- D. Baker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 12, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of January 29, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on February 4, 2015.
2. Senate Officers met with the President on February 11, 2015.
3. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit D)
4. Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) to join the College of Nursing (Exhibit E )
5. Minor Change Bulletin #5 updated (Exhibit T)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.

2. Remarks by Tony Opheim One Drive Project PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the name change from Department
of Mathematics to Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Exhibit F )- J. McDonald APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Workplace Violence & Bullying Policy (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
EPPM, Designation of Academic Unit (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual-
Promotion Process (Exhibit I ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Clinical Faculty Appointments (Exhibit J ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual–
Business Days/Working Days clarification (Exhibit K ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletins #4 & #5 ( Exhibits L   L1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits M   M1) – D. Baker APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibits   N1) – D. Baker APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit O) – D. Baker APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 108
(Exhibit P)– D. Baker APPROVED
12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 109
(Exhibit Q)– D. Baker APPROVED
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 118
(Exhibit R)- D. Baker APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Intellectual Property on Plant Variety Protection Certificates (Exhibit W ) J. McDonald
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual
– Intellectual Property on Patent Royalties (Exhibit X ) J. McDonald REMANDED BACK TO FAC
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit Y ) – K. Daratha
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #6
(Exhibit Z ) – D. Baker
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits B B1 ) – D. Baker
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 2
(Exhibit C )- D. Baker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 26, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 12, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education, and these are available
on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
2. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of of Teaching
and Learning: English Language Learners Master’s Program and these are available
on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Language, Literacy, and Technology Doctoral Program (PhD),
and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
4. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Mathematics and Science Education (PhD), and these are available on the
department’s website. Memo Bylaws
5. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Special Education Program (Ph.D., M.A., and Ed.M.), and these are available
on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
6. Minor Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit K)
7. Candidate for Chair-Elect is A.G. Rud, candidate information is available in (Exhibit N)
8. Candidate for Chair-Elect is Robert Rosenman, candidate information is available in
(Exhibit O CV )
9. Undergraduate and Professional Major Change Bulletin #7 as amended (Exhibit P)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Intellectual Property on Plant Variety Protection Certificates (Exhibit W ) J. McDonald Approved
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit Y ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #6
(Exhibit Z ) – D. Baker APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibits B    B1 ) – D. Baker APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve proposal to Revise Rule 2
Exhibit C )– D. Baker APPROVED

B. Discussion Items.

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management to Tri-Cities campus
(Exhibits F F1 F2)- D. Baker
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits G G1 )- D. Baker
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit H )– D. Baker
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Revise Rules 76
and 81 (Exhibit I )- D. Baker
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit J ) – K. Daratha
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate:
C-NSPIRE, Carbon, and Nitrogen Systems Policy Oriented Integrated Research Education
(Exhibits L L1 ) – K. Daratha
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for the Department of Mechanical Engineering: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
(thesis and non-thesis), and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. (Exhibits M M1 ) – K. Daratha

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 12, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 26, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on March 4, 2015.
2. Senate Officers met with the President on March 11, 2015.
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Literacy Education Master’s Program (MA, EdM) and these are available on the
department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
4. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws for the Department of Teaching
and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Specialization and these are available on the
department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
5. Graduate Studies Committee has approved revised bylaws for the Department of Educational
Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/ Counseling Psychology: Sport Management and
these are available on the department’s website. Memo    Bylaws
6. Minor Change Bulletin #10 ( Exhibit S)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by President Floyd.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management to Tri-Cities campus
(Exhibits F   F1    F2)- D. Baker APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits G     G1 )- D. Baker APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit H )– D. Baker APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major
Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit J ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate:
C-NSPIRE, Carbon, and Nitrogen Systems Policy Oriented Integrated Research Education
(Exhibits L   L1 ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for the Department of Mechanical Engineering: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
(thesis and non-thesis), and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. (Exhibits M    M1 ) – K. Daratha
APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise
Rule 54 – Undergraduate Minors and Additional Majors (Exhibit N) – D. Baker
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
111 – Graduation requirements for Undergraduate Major, Minor and College Requirements
for Graduation (Exhibit O) – D. Baker
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
114 – Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees (Exhibit P) – D. Baker
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar for
Fall 2018-Spring 2025 (Exhibit Q) D. Baker
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 10 (Exhibits R R1 ) – D. Baker
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #7
(Exhibit T ) – D. Baker
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibit V ) – K. Daratha
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation
requirements of PhD in Nursing Program: decrease core from 56 credits to 34 credits.
(Exhibits W W1 ) – K. Daratha
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Botany to MS/ PhD in Plant Biology (Exhibits X X1 X2) – K. Daratha
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Zoology to MS/ PhD in Biology (Exhibit Y Y1 Y2) – K. Daratha
11. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Non-reappointment Letters (Exhibit Z ) J. McDonald

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 2, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 12, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on April 1, 2015.
2. Academic Affairs Committee has approved the Changing the Name of the Major in Criminal Justice
(Exhibit B )
3. Election of Legislative Representative
4. Office of Equal Opportunity minor edits to the Faculty Manual (Exhibit C)
5. Meeting Dates for 2015-2016 for Senate meetings
6. Graduate Studies Committee has approved revised bylaws: College of Communication:
Communication Program (PhD and MA) and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo   Bylaws
7. Graduate Studies Committee has approved new bylaws: ELSSECP, College of Education:
Educational Leadership and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo   Bylaws
8. Minor Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibit D)
9. Academic Affairs Committee has approved editorial revision to Rules 43, 53, 56, and 70 (Exhibit XX)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved revisions to the Policies and Procedures
manual. (Exhibit M   M1    M2 ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise
Rule 54 – Undergraduate Minors and Additional Majors (Exhibit N) – D. Baker APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
111 – Graduation requirements for Undergraduate Major, Minor and College Requirements
for Graduation (Exhibit O) – D. Baker APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to revise Rule
114 – Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees (Exhibit P) – D. Baker APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar for
Fall 2018-Spring 2025 (Exhibit Q) D. Baker APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 10 (Exhibits R    R1 ) – D. Baker MOTION: Moved and seconded to remove
Cougar Athletic Development Certificate and remit back to AAC. Motion Carried.
Remainder of Bulletin #10 was approved.
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #7
(Exhibit T ) – D. Baker APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibit V ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation
requirements of PhD in Nursing Program: decrease core from 56 credits to 34 credits.
(Exhibits W   W1 ) – K. Daratha APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Botany to MS/ PhD in Plant Biology (Exhibits X   X1    X2) – K. Daratha APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the degree name change
from MS/ PhD in Zoology to MS/ PhD in Biology (Exhibit   Y1    Y2) – K. Daratha APPROVED
12. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Non-reappointment Letters (Exhibit Z ) J. McDonald APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Annual Review (Exhibit E E1 E2 ) – J. McDonald
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Structure (Exhibit F ) – J. McDonald
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Reasonable Accommodations (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Convicted of Felonies (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald
5. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the HS-Stem Center –
(Exhibit J) – S. Parish/J. Savage
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibit K ) – K. Daratha
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new certificate in Applied
Educational Research (Exhibits L L1) – K. Daratha
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to change the
degree title of Master of Arts in Prevention Science to Master of Science in Prevention Science
(Exhibit NN NN1) – K. Daratha
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revise Rule 90- Grade Z
(Exhibit OO) – D. Baker
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
Doctor of Pharmacy to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – Yakima, WA
(Exhibits PP PP1 PP2 )– D. Baker
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 11 (Exhibits QQ QQ1) – D. Baker
| 12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 12 (Exhibits RR RR1 ) – D. Baker
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 115 – Requirements for
Professional Degrees (Exhibit SS ) – D. Baker
14. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 6 – Transfer Credits
(Exhibit TT ) – D. Baker
15. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 15 – Credit by
Examination (Exhibit UU) – D. Baker
16. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 31 –Credit to High School
Students for Course Completed Prior to H.S. Graduation (Exhibit VV ) – D. Baker
17. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 104 Academic Complaint
Procedures and Rule 105 Administrative Changes to Final Grades (Exhibit WW) – D. Baker
18. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new course COM 400
(Exhibits YY YY1 YY2 YY3 YY4 ) – D. Baker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

344 FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

ZIP 1038, PHONE 335-8350, FAX 335-3983. Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 09595

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 16, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2015, August 2015, and December 2015. APPROVED.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2015, August 2015, and December 2015. APPROVED.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of April 2, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A).

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws: Computer Science Graduate Program
Bylaws for the Vancouver Campus and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo    Bylaws
2. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program
Bylaws for the Vancouver Campus and these are available on the department’s website.
Memo Bylaws
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws: College of Education: Master in Teaching
Program Bylaws and these are available on the department’s website. Memo Bylaws
4. Minor Change Bulletin #12 (Exhibit E )

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair C. Parks.
2. Remarks by Provost Bernardo and Erica Austin Strategic Plan PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items.

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Annual Review (Exhibit  E1   E2 ) – J. McDonald MOTION: REMAND BACK TO FAC. MOTION
CARRIED.
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Structure (Exhibit F ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Reasonable Accommodations (Exhibit G ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty Convicted of Felonies (Exhibit H ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the HS-Stem Center –
(Exhibit J) – S. Parish/J. Savage APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibit K – Addendum K1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new certificate in Applied
Educational Research (Exhibits L   L1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to change the
degree title of Master of Arts in Prevention Science to Master of Science in Prevention Science
(Exhibit NN    NN1) – K. Daratha APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revise Rule 90- Grade Z
(Exhibit OO) – D. Baker APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
Doctor of Pharmacy to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – Yakima, WA
(Exhibits PP   PP1   PP2 )– D. Baker APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 11 (Exhibits QQ    QQ1) – D. Baker APPROVED
| 12. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin # 12 (Exhibits RR   RR1 Addendums RR3   RR4    RR5 ) – D. Baker APPROVED
13. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 115 – Requirements for
Professional Degrees (Exhibit SS ) – D. Baker APPROVED
14. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 6 – Transfer Credits
(Exhibit TT ) – D. Baker APPROVED
15. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 15 – Credit by
Examination (Exhibit UU) – D. Baker APPROVED
16. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 31 –Credit to High School
Students for Course Completed Prior to H.S. Graduation (Exhibit VV ) – D. Baker APPROVED
17. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 104 Academic Complaint
Procedures and Rule 105 Administrative Changes to Final Grades (Exhibit WW)
– D. Baker APPROVED
18. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new course COM 400
(Exhibits YY   YY1    YY2    YY3    YY4    Memo ) – D. Baker MOTION: TO POSTPONE
THE RECOMMENDATION AND BRING THIS BACK TO THE FIRST FALL 2015 SENATE MEETING AS A
DISCUSSION ITEM. MOTION CARRIED.
19. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #7 addendum
(Exhibit T1 – UCORE #7, Exb T was passed 4/2/15) – D. Baker APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Section IV G/ Patents (Exhibits C C1 C2 PPT ) – J. McDonald
2 Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Section IV H/ Copyrights (Exhibits C3 C4 C5 ) – J. McDonald

MOTION: TO POSTPONE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS #1 AND #2 AND BRING
SAID ITEMS BACK TO THE FIRST FALL 2015 SENATE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

Fall 2015-Spring 2016

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 24, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of April 16, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Co-Provosts on August 25 and September 22, 2015.
2. Annual Report from Faculty Status Committee (Exhibit K)
3. Name change from College of Medical Sciences to the College of Medicine (Exhibit L)
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve corrections for Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #12 Addendums (Exhibits Q    Q1 ) – Liv Haselbach
5. Minor Change Bulletin #1 Exhibit ( Exhibit S)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack.
2. Remarks by Chris Keane, V.P. for Research PPT
3. Copyright Policy Updates, Greg Yasinitsky PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Steering Committee to re-instate Dr. Robert Rosenman as past chair
(Exhibit M) Motion to move to Action Item: APPROVED. Motion to re-instate Robert Rosenman as
Past Chair of Senate for 2015-16 APPROVED.
2. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees (Exhibit N)
Motion to move to Action Item: APPROVED. Motion to Approve Faculty Senate Committees
as posted on the Senate website. APPROVED.
3. Recommendation from Steering Committee to endorse the Honorary Doctoral Degree to Dr. Elson S.
Floyd in recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedication to WSU ( Exhibit O ) Motion to
move to Action Item: APPROVED. Motion to endorse honorary degree APPROVED.
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a new course COM 400 ( Exhibits YY,
YY1,   YY2,   YY3 YY4 , Course Rationale, Dept Memo) – Liv Haselbach
Motion to move to Action Item. APPROVED. Motion to approve new course COM 400 – APPROVED.
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit P ) – Liv Haselbach
6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Faculty-Student/Supervisor-Subordinate Relationships; Misconduct in Research
(Exhibit B) – J. McDonald
7. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Section IV H/ Copyrights (Exhibit C1 C2 C3 ) – J. McDonald
8. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Appointment of Chairs and Directors (Exhibit D ) – J. McDonald
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to Academic Rules 104
and 105 (Exhibits F F1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to Academic Rules 116
and 117 Exhibits G G1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve College of Nursing: Revisions to
plan requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (Exhibits H H1 )
– B. John-Mariadoss
12. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve College of Nursing: Revisions to
plan requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Exhibits I I1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
13. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve College of Nursing: Revisions to
the Certification/ Graduation Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Exhibits J J1)
– B. John-Mariadoss
14. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Engineering and Technology
Management Graduate certificate, the name change from Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain
Management to Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. (Exhibit  T1)
– B. John-Mariadoss Motion to move to Action Item: APPROVED. Motion to approve certificate
and name change as noted. APPROVED.
15. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit U) – B. John-Mariadoss

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 8, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of September 24, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim President on September 29, 2015.
2. The Provost’s Office is proposing that similar to students’ pictures posted on the class lists,
faculty pictures be included with each student’s schedule of classes. They will use the picture
on file with Cougar Card.
3. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review of
the IMPACT Center
4. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws: Mathematics Department Bylaws
and these are available on the department’s website. Memo  Bylaws
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to Academic Rules 104
and 105 (Exhibits F   F1 ) These rules were approved by AAC and the Senate on 4/16/15.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack.
2. Ormsby Award

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit P ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Section IV H/ Copyrights (Exhibit C1    C2     C3 ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual –
Appointment of Chairs and Directors (Exhibit D ) – J. McDonald APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve revisions to Academic Rules 116
and 117 Exhibits G   G1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve College of Nursing: Revisions to
plan requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (Exhibits H   H1 )
– B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve College of Nursing: Revisions to
plan requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Exhibits   I1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve College of Nursing: Revisions to
the Certification/ Graduation Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Exhibits J   J1)
– B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 (Exhibit U) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revisions to Rules 80 and 81and
approve an exception so Rules can be implemented Spring 2016 (Exhibit K) – Liv Haselbach
Motion to move to Action Item. APPROVED. Motion to Approve with noted changes. APPROVED.
Amended Exhibit K with noted language changes
2. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Metropolitan Applied Research
and Extension Center in CAHNRS (Exhibit L) – J. Savage/ S. Parish
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2
(Exhibit M ) B. John-Mariadoss
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Revision for the
Policies and Procedures for Graduate School Guidelines for Professional Master’s Degree Program
(Exhibits N N1) – B. John-Mariadoss
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the 701 Master Capstone Project-
Examination Credit for the Graduate School Revision for the Policies and Procedures for Graduate
School Guidelines for Professional Master’s Degree Program (Exhibits O O1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 22, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 260 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 8, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin 2 (Exhibit B)
2. Graduate Studies Committee has approved Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Graduate Program Bylaws and these are available on the department’s website
Memo   Bylaws

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack.

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Metropolitan Applied Research
and Extension Center in CAHNRS (Exhibit L) – J. Savage/ S. Parish APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2
(Exhibit M ) B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Revision for the
Policies and Procedures for Graduate School Guidelines for Professional Master’s Degree Program
(Exhibits N    N1) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the 701 Master Capstone Project-
Examination Credit for the Graduate School Revision for the Policies and Procedures for Graduate
School Guidelines for Professional Master’s Degree Program
(Exhibits O    O1 ) – B. John-Mariados APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate to request the Board of Regents bring the WSU Presidential
finalists to the Pullman Campus. Motion Carried.

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 ( Exhibit C C1) – Liv Haselbach
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #1
( Exhibit D) – Liv Haselbach
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the WSU College of Nursing,
Master of Nursing: Change name plan from Advanced Population Health to Population Health;
Revise plan requirements in Master of Nursing Population Health (Exhibits E E1) – B. John-Mariadoss
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve approved the updated requirements
for the PhD in Chemistry ( Exhibits F F1 F2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Major/ Name Change from
Material Science and Engineering Program in “Nuclear Engineering” to “Nuclear Materials
( Exhibits G G1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit H ) – B. John-Mariadoss

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 5, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 503A, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with Interim President on October 28, 2015.
2. Faculty Senate Officers met with Interim Co-Provosts on November 4, 2015.
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaw updates to the Department of
Horticulture and is available on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
4. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-Year Review
of the Intensive American Language Center.
5. Minor Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit B)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack.
2. Remarks by by Melanie Thornton, President of GPSA PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 ( Exhibit C    C1) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #1
( Exhibit D) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the WSU College of Nursing,
Master of Nursing: Change name plan from Advanced Population Health to Population Health;
Revise plan requirements in Master of Nursing Population Health (Exhibits   E1) – B. John-Mariadoss
APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve approved the updated requirements
for the PhD in Chemistry ( Exhibits F    F1    F2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Major/ Name Change from
Material Science and Engineering Program in “Nuclear Engineering” to “Nuclear Materials
( Exhibits   G1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #3
(Exhibit H ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 ( Exhibits I I1 ) – Liv Haselbach
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin # 2
( Exhibit J) – Liv Haselbach
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revisions for graduation
requirements for Master of Science in Plant Pathology (Exhibits K K1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revisions for graduation
requirements for online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (COMSTRAT)
( Exhibits L L1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revisions for graduation
requirements for PhD in Entomology ( Exhibits M M1 M2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 ( Exhibit N ) – B. John-Mariadoss

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 19, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 260 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim Co-Provosts on November 17, 2015
2. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws to the Physics Department which are
available on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws
3. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit B)
4. Special Senate meeting on December 10, 3:30pm to discuss Counseling Psychology
Graduate Degrees Proposed Discontinuation

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack
2. Remarks by by Dr. Deryl Hunt

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 ( Exhibits   I1 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin # 2
( Exhibit J) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revisions for graduation
requirements for Master of Science in Plant Pathology (Exhibits K    K1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss
APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revisions for graduation
requirements for online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (COMSTRAT)
( Exhibits   L1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revisions for graduation
requirements for PhD in Entomology ( Exhibits M    M1    M2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 ( Exhibit N ) – B. John-Mariadoss
MOTION:To strike the word “ADVANCED” in Nursing course title 583. Motion Carried. Motion to
approved Bulletin #4 as amended. APPROVED.

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend BS in
Electrical Engineering at Olympic College in Bremerton (Exhibits O O1 O2 ) – Liv Haselbach
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend BS in
Mathematics to Vancouver ( Exhibits P P1 P2 ) – Liv Haselbach
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions on Rule 15d and proposal
on a new Rule 16 on acceptance Military Credit ( Exhibits Q Q1 ) – Liv Haselbach
MOTION: To move to action item. Motion carried. MOTION: Rules will become effective
January 1, 2016. Motion Carried.
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 ( Exhibits R R1) – Liv Haselbach
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
( Exhibit S ) – Liv Haselbach
6. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 ( Exhibit T ) – B. John-Mariadoss
7. Recommendation from the Provost’s Office and the Steering Committee to approve Guidelines
for establishing a suggested 30 day response to committee requests (Exhibit U)
8. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to create a School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
in Tri-Cities (Exhibits V V1)
9. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to approve amending the Faculty Senate Bylaws to
include the College of Medicine (Exhibit W)

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment.

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FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 02848

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, December 10, 2015 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

III. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Provost’s Office on proposed Discontinuation of Counseling Psychology
Graduate Degrees. Exhibit A

Additional Exhibits:
Dean Trevisan Announcement

Brian McNeill Response

Liao Statement

Jeanne Steffen Letter

MSS Letter

Dr. Fernando Ortiz Letter

ASCS Letter

Dr. Ger Moua Letter

Access Center Letter

APPIC letter

UI Letter

PhD Student Support Letter

CCPTP Letter

IV. Constituents’ Concerns.

V. Adjournment.

12.21.15 Faculty Senate response sent to the Provosts. Letter from Faculty Senate

12.21.15 Faculty Affairs Committee response sent to the Provosts. FAC Letter

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 28, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2015 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Interim President on December 1, 2015 and January 19, 2016
2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Co-Provosts on December 15, 2015 and January 26, 2016
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated bylaws for the Biological and Agricultural
Engineering Department which are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
4. Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated bylaws for the Molecular Plant Sciences Program
which are available on the department’s website MemBylaws
5. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent, in accordance
with the MOU guidelines, to rename a department from Department of Clinical Sciences to
Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences (Exhibit G   G1    G2)
6. Minor Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit B)
7. Academic Integrity Report (Exhibit M)
8. Research and Arts Committee has approved the 5 year review plan for the Institute of Shock Physics
9. Election of Chair-Elect 2016

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack
2. Academic Integrity Report – A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend BS in
Electrical Engineering at Olympic College in Bremerton (Exhibits O   O1   O2 ) – Liv Haselbach
APPROVED.
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend BS in
Mathematics to Vancouver ( Exhibits P   P1    P2 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 ( Exhibits R    R1) – Liv Haselbach – APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
( Exhibit S ) – Liv Haselbach – APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 ( Exhibit T ) – B. John-Mariadoss APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Provost’s Office and the Steering Committee to approve Guidelines
for establishing a suggested 30 day response to committee requests (Exhibit U) APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to approve amending the Faculty Senate Bylaws to
include the College of Medicine (Exhibit W) APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the proposal on the Center for
Interdisciplinary Statistical Education and Research (CISER) (Exhibit X X1 ) – S. Parish, J. Savage
2. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the proposal on the Center for
Institutional Research Computing (CIRC) (Exhibit Y ) – S. Parish, J. Savage
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 ( Exhibits Z Z1) – Liv Haselbach
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit C ) – Liv Haselbach
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 39, Re-enrollment
of students following academic dismissal (Exhibit D) – Liv Haselbach
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 43, Credit restored
during Readmission/Reinstatement (Exhibit E) – Liv Haselbach
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to create a new degree –
BS in Construction Engineering (Exhibit F F1 F2 ) – Liv Haselbach
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rules 20 and 21, Auditing
Classes (Exhibit H ) – Liv Haselbach Note: This item voluntarily removed by AAC
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit I) – Liv Haselbach
10. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 ( Exhibits J J1 ) – Liv Haselbach
11. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual
on the Annual Review process (Exhibits K K1) – J. McDonald
12. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 ( Exhibit L ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 11, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of January 28, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated bylaws for the Molecular Sciences
Program which are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
2. Minor Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit B)
3. Election of Chair-Elect 2016

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack
2. Remarks by Sita Pappu PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the proposal
on the Center for Interdisciplinary Statistical Education and Research (CISER)
(Exhibit X   X1 ) – S. Parish, J. Savage APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Research and Arts Committee to approve the proposal on the Center for
Institutional Research Computing (CIRC) (Exhibit Y ) – S. Parish, J. Savage APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 ( Exhibits Z   Z1) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit C ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 39, Re-enrollment
of students following academic dismissal (Exhibit D) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 43, Credit restored
during Readmission/Reinstatement (Exhibit E) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to create a new degree –
BS in Construction Engineering (Exhibit F    F1    F2 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit I) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 ( Exhibits   J1 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual
on the Annual Review process (Exhibits   K1) – J. McDonald APPROVED AS AMENDED
11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 ( Exhibit L ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 ( Exhibits M M1 ) – Liv Haselbach
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­6
(Exhibit N ) – Liv Haselbach
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 52, Prerequisite
Courses (Exhibit O ) – Liv Haselbach Note: this item was pulled by committee
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 105,
Administrative Changes to Final Grades (Exhibit R ) – Liv Haselbach
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the elimination of Rules 23and 58,
Make up hours for University Holidays & Permission to Register Late (Exhibit W ) – Liv Haselbach
6. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposals:
Request to replace the BA in Communication with the following degrees
– Communication & Society
– Strategic Communication
– Journalism & Media Production
Request to extend the BA in Strategic Communication to Vancouver
(Exhibits P P1 P2 P3 P4) – Liv Haselbach
7. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual
on the Patent Policy (Exhibits Q Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4) – J. McDonald
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for a MS in Biology( Exhibits S S1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for a PhD in Biology ( Exhibits T T1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate in English
Language Learners ( Exhibits U U1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin
11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Environmental Science Graduation
Certificate in Radiation Protection (Exhibits V V1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin
12. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7
( Exhibit G ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 25, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 11, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provosts on February 23, 2016.
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated bylaws for Pharmaceutical Sciences
are available on the department’s website Memo Bylaws
3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated bylaws for Engineering Science
are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
4. Minor Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit B)
5. Nominations for Chair Elect as follows:
– Judith McDonald Bio CV
6. Nominations for Executive Secretary as follows:
– Sheila Converse Bio
7. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent
in accordance with the MOU guidelines, to Create a School of Engineering and Applied
Sciences at WSU Tri-Cites FS Memo    FAC Memo      Proposal
8. The Research and Arts Committee has approved the 5 year review of the Murrow Center for
Media and Health Promotion Research
9. ASWSU Course Material Cost Reduction Initiative

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack
2. Remarks by Co-Provosts, Erica Austin and Ron Mittelhammer
3. Remarks by WSU Legislative Representative, Joan Wu

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate
Major Change Bulletin #7 ( Exhibits M   M1 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­6
(Exhibit N ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 105,
Administrative Changes to Final Grades (Exhibit R ) – Liv Haselbach
APROVED AS AMENDED (WITH WORD “MAY BE” BEING STRUCK )
4. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the elimination of Rules 23 and 58,
Make up hours for University Holidays & Permission to Register Late (Exhibit W )
– Liv Haselbach APPROVED
5. Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposals:
Request to replace the BA in Communication with the following degrees
– Communication & Society
– Strategic Communication
– Journalism & Media Production
Request to extend the BA in Strategic Communication to Vancouver
(Exhibits P   P1   P2    P3   P4) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
6. Recommendation from Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty Manual
on the Patent Policy (Exhibits Q   Q1    Q2    Q3    Q4) – J. McDonald APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for a MS in Biology( Exhibits S  S1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised graduation requirements
for a PhD in Biology ( Exhibits    T1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin APPROVED
9. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate in English
Language Learners ( Exhibits   U1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin APPROVED
10. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Environmental Science Graduation Certificate in Radiation Protection (Exhibits V    V1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin APPROVED
11. Recommendation from Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7
( Exhibit G ) – B. John-Mariadoss, T. Chauvin APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Institute for Nuclear
Science and Technology (Exhibits C C1 C2 ) – J. Savage/S. Parish
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 57, Student
Petitions on Deadlines/Withdrawal Limits (Exhibit D ) – Liv Haselbach
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibits E E1 ) – Liv Haselbach
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­ 7
( Exhibit F ) – Liv Haselbach
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on Extending the
BS Economic Sciences to Global Campus (Exhibits H H1 H2) – Liv Haselbach
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on Extending
Bachelor of Fine Arts to Tri-Cities ( Exhibits I I1 I2 I3 ) – Liv Haselbach
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on New Degree in
BS in Software Engineering, Pullman & Everett Campus (Exhibits J J1 J2 J3 ) – Liv Haselbach
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibit K) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for College of
Education on Discontinuation of Degrees No Longer Offered
(Exhibits L L1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Align Program
Name with Degree Name, College of Education (Exhibits AA AA1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
11. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate School Policies and
Procedures Update- (Exhibits BB BB1 BB2) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to approve the
revised requirements for Master in Science in Plant Biology
(Exhibits CC CC1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
13. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise the
graduation requirements for PhD in Plant Biology
(Exhibits DD DD1 DD2) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 10, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 25, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for Anthropology are
available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws    Additional Bylaws Info
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Special Education
Program are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
3. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit B)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack
2. Remarks by Interim President Bernardo

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Institute for Nuclear
Science and Technology (Exhibits   C1    C2 ) – J. Savage/S. Parish APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 57, Student
Petitions on Deadlines/Withdrawal Limits (Exhibit D ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibits E   E1 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­ 7
( Exhibit F ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on Extending the
BS Economic Sciences to Global Campus (Exhibits H    H1     H2) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on Extending
Bachelor of Fine Arts to Tri-Cities ( Exhibits  I1    I2    I3 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on New Degree in
BS in Software Engineering, Pullman & Everett Campus
(Exhibits  J1    J2    J3 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibit K) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for College of
Education on Discontinuation of Degrees No Longer Offered
(Exhibits L    L1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Align Program
Name with Degree Name, College of Education APPROVED
(Exhibits AA    AA1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
11. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate School Policies and
Procedures Update- (Exhibits BB    BB1    BB2) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
MOTON TO REMAND BACK TO COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND ADDRESS THE SECTION REGARDING
| “EXTRA FEE FOR DOCTORAL STATUS”. MOTION CARRIED.
12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to approve the
revised requirements for Master in Science in Plant Biology
(Exhibits CC    CC1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
13. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise the
graduation requirements for PhD in Plant Biology
(Exhibits DD   DD1    DD2) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 ( Exhibit M ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for revised
Graduate Requirements for a PhD in American Studies
(Exhibits N N1) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for revised
Graduation Core Requirements for Doctor of Nursing Practice
(Exhibits O O1 O2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the MS
in Electrical Engineering at WSU Vancouver (Exhibits P P1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the EPPM Assessment of Student
Learning in Degree Programs (Exhibits Q Q1 Q2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 52, waiving
prerequisites and post-enrollment prerequisites (Exhibit R) – Liv Haselbach
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 90, Insert
Course Number 701into the rule (Exhibit S ) – Liv Haselbach
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rules 70, 20 and 21,
Admission to Classes, Permission to Audit and No Credit for Auditing (Exhibit T ) – Liv Haselbach
9. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits U U1) – Liv Haselbach
10. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­8
( Exhibit V ) – Liv Haselbach
11. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on Extending the BS
in Biology to Tri-Cities (Exhibits X X1 X2 X3 X4 ) – Liv Haselbach
12. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the Faculty Manual in
Section II.F Disciplinary Process/Procedures ( Exhibits Y Y1) – J. McDonald
13. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to reorganize the Faculty
Manual regarding policies from the Executive Policy Manual (EP) and the Business Policies and
Procedures Manual (BPPM)- (Exhibits Z Z1) – J. McDonald
14. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to allow the Faculty Senate Steering
Committee to carry out all necessary functions of the Faculty Senate during the period of May16
through August 15, 2016

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for March 31, 2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 31, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 10, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Program are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the
Experimental Psychology Program are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Materials Science
and Engineering Graduate Program are available on the department’s website Memo  Bylaws
4. Minor Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit B)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack
2. Remarks by President-Elect, Kirk Schulz

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 ( Exhibit M ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for revised
Graduate Requirements for a PhD in American Studies
(Exhibits N   N1) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for revised
Graduation Core Requirements for Doctor of Nursing Practice
(Exhibits O    O1    O2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the MS
in Electrical Engineering at WSU Vancouver (Exhibits P    P1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the EPPM Assessment of Student
Learning in Degree Programs (Exhibits   Q1    Q2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate School Policies and
Procedures Update- (Exhibits BB   BB1    BB2) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 52, waiving
prerequisites and post-enrollment prerequisites (Exhibit R) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 90, Insert
Course Number 701 into the rule (Exhibit S ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rules 71, 20 and 21,
Admission to Classes, Permission to Audit and No Credit for Auditing (Exhibit T ) – Liv Haselbach
APPROVED
10. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits U    U1) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
11. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­8
( Exhibit V ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
12. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on Extending the BS
in Biology to Tri-Cities (Exhibits  X1    X2    X3    X4 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
13. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the Faculty Manual in
Section II.F Disciplinary Process/Procedures ( Exhibits Y    Y1) – J. McDonald APPROVED
14. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to reorganize the Faculty
Manual regarding policies from the Executive Policy Manual (EP) and the Business Policies and
Procedures Manual (BPPM)- (Exhibits Z    Z1) – J. McDonald APPROVED
15. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to allow the Faculty Senate Steering
Committee to carry out all necessary functions of the Faculty Senate during the period of May16
through August 15, 2016 APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 ( Exhibit C ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal revised
requirements for Master and PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Exhibits D D1)
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a Graduate
Certificate in Applied Measurement and Quantitative Methods (Exhibits E E1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise graduation
requirement for MS in Neuroscience (Exhibits F F1) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise graduation
requirement for PhD in Neuroscience (Exhibits G G1) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a Graduate
Certificate in Education Technology across the Curriculum (Exhibits H H1)
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a revised
graduation requirements for MS in Material Science & Engineering (Exhibits I I1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a revised
graduation requirements for Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (Exhibits J J1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the Master of
Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) New Program Proposal (Exhibits K K1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
10. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the Faculty Manual
regarding in Section V.E.2 Annual Review Non-Tenure Track (Exhibits L L1) – J. McDonald
11. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 68, Withdrawal
from a Course (Exhibit AA ) – Liv Haselbach
12. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibits CC CC1 ) – Liv Haselbach
13. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­ 9
(Exhibit DD ) – Liv Haselbach
14. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on the BA in Chemistry
(Exhibits EE EE1 EE2 EE3 EE4 ) – Liv Haselbach
15. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on the BS in Data
Analytics (Exhibits FF FF1 FF2 ) – Liv Haselbach

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for April 14, 2016

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 07857

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 14, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 501, Tricities TWST 209 and Vancouver VCSL 308J at 3:30 p.m.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2016, August 2016, and December 2016. APPROVED

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2016, August 2016, and December 2016. APPROVED

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 31, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Health and Policy and
Administration are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
2. Minor Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibit B)
3. Senate Meeting Dates for 2016-17

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair R. Zack
2. Remarks by Ken Casavant
3. Remarks by Adam Jussel

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 ( Exhibit C ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal revised
requirements for Master and PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Exhibits D   D1)
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a Graduate
Certificate in Applied Measurement and Quantitative Methods (Exhibits E   E1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise graduation
requirement for MS in Neuroscience (Exhibits  F1) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise graduation
requirement for PhD in Neuroscience (Exhibits G    G1) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a Graduate
Certificate in Education Technology across the Curriculum (Exhibits H    H1)
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a revised
graduation requirements for MS in Material Science & Engineering (Exhibits   I1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a revised
graduation requirements for Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (Exhibits  J1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the Master of
Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) New Program Proposal (Exhibits K    K1 )
B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
10. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the Faculty Manual
regarding in Section V.E.2 Annual Review Non-Tenure Track (Exhibits L    L1) – J. McDonald APPROVED
11. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 68, Withdrawal
from a Course (Exhibit AA ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
12. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibits CC Addendum 1 Course CC1 Addendum 1   Req ) – Liv Haselbach
APPROVED
13. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #­­ 9
(Exhibit DD   Addendum 1 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
14. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on the BA in Chemistry
(Exhibits EE    EE1    EE2    EE3     EE4 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
15. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal on the BS in Data
Analytics (Exhibits FF    FF1     FF2 ) – Liv Haselbach APPROVED
16. Recommendation from the Steering Committee for the Senate to consider the request to amend the
proposal approved at Senate on 02.25.16 (see below). This would elevate sub-plans to majors
for the Communication degrees (Exhibits S   S1    S2) APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for Change degree
name from Master of Arts in Foreign Languages and Cultures to Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies
(Exhibits N N1) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a request to revise
requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Molecular Bio-sciences
(Exhibits O O1 O2 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a request to revise
sub-plan requirements of the EE Professional Science Masters in Electrical Power Engineering
(Exhibits P P1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a request to revise
sub-plan requirements of the PhD in American Studies: Ethnic Studies
(Exhibits Q Q1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a request to revise
sub-plan requirements of the PhD in American Studies: Women’s Studies
(Exhibits R R1 ) – B. John-Mariadoss/ T. Chauvin
6. Recommendation from the Steering Committee for the Senate to consider the request to amend the
proposal approved at Senate on 02.25.16 (see below). This would elevate sub-plans to majors
for the Communication degrees (Exhibits S S1 S2) Motion to move this to an action item.
Motion carried.

Approved 02.25.16: Recommendation from Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposals:
Request to replace the BA in Communication with the following degrees 1) – Communication & Society,
2)- Strategic Communication – 3) Journalism & Media Production; Request to extend the BA in
Strategic Communication to Vancouver (Exhibits P   P1    P2    P3    P4

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

Fall 2016 – Spring 2017

The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for September 8, 2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 8, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TWST 101A and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of April 14, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on August 29, 2016.
2. Minor Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit B)
3. Steering Committee Summer Approval:
a. Approval of Addendum 1 to Graduate Major Change Bulletin No. 10 on 5/13/16
b. Approval of the ESF College of Medicine Curriculum Map on June 13, 2016
c. Streamline process for Major Curricular Changes

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for Change degree
name from Master of Arts in Foreign Languages and Cultures to Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies
(Exhibits N    N1) – T.Salsbury/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise
sub-plan requirements of the EE Professional Science Masters in Electrical Power Engineering
(Exhibits P   P1 ) – T.Salsbury/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to revise
sub-plan requirements of the PhD in American Studies: Ethnic Studies
(Exhibits Q   Q1 ) – T.Salsbury / T. Chauvin APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a request to
revise sub-plan requirements of the PhD in American Studies: Women’s Studies
(Exhibits R    R1 ) – T. Salsbury/ T. Chauvin APPROVED
5. Recommendation Steering Committee to re-instate Dr. Robert Greenberg as past chair (Exhibit C)
APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation Steering Committee to re-instate Dr. Robert Greenberg as past chair (Exhibit C)
Motion to move this an action item. Motion carried.
2. Recommendation from Steering Committee to amend the composition of the Legislative
sub-committee of the Steering Committee (Exhibit E)
3. Recommendation from Steering Committee to the amend the composition and tenure of
membership criteria on Faculty Senate Committees (Exhibit F)
4. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees (Exhibit D)

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for September 22, 2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 22, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 223 and Vancouver UB311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on September 21, 2016.
2. Recommendation the Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Molecular
Biosciences Graduate Program which are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Fine Arts MFA Program
which are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate
Major Change Bulletin #1 corrections for 2015-2016 (Exhibits G    G1 ) –G. Crouch

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Steering Committee to amend the composition of the Legislative
sub-committee of the Steering Committee (Exhibit E) APPROVED
2. Recommendation from Steering Committee to the amend the composition and tenure of membership
criteria on Faculty Senate Committees (Exhibit F) APPROVED
3. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees (Exhibit D)
APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal Renaming of the
BA in Apparel Merchandising and Textiles to BA in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
(Exhibits H H1) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #1 ( Exhibit I ) – T. Chauvin/T.Salsbury
3. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to amend the Constitution and Bylaws – Past Chair
Process (Exhibit J)

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for October 6, 2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 6, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 221 and Vancouver UB311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of September 22, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit B)

2. Revisions to the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Curriculumn Map (Exhibits Q    Q1)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal Renaming of the
BA in Apparel Merchandising and Textiles to BA in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
(Exhibits H    H1) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #1
( Exhibit I ) – T. Chauvin/T.Salsbury APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to amend the Constitution and Bylaws – Past Chair
Process (Exhibit J) APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits K K1) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #1
(Exhibit L) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 88,
rewording for midterm grade submittal (Exhibit M) – G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
Master in Teaching to WSU Tri-Cities ( Exhibits N N1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 ( Exhibit O ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
6. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve a changes to the Faculty Manual
regarding II E. Faculty Responsibility Related to Student Academic Integrity (Exhibit P P1) – B. Walker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for October 20, 2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 20, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 221 and Vancouver UB311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaw updates to the Engineering and Technology
Management Program and they are available on the department’s website. Memo   Bylaws

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the Faculty Manual
regarding II E. Faculty Responsibility Related to Student Academic
Integrity (Exhibit P   P1) – B. Walker APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibits K    K1) – G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #1
(Exhibit L) – G. Crouch – APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a revision in Rule 88,
rewording for midterm grade submittal (Exhibit M) – G. Crouch – APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
Master in Teaching to WSU Tri-Cities ( Exhibits N    N1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury – APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 ( Exhibit O ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury – APPROVED

 

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits Q Q1) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 ( Exhibit S ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to drop the Graduate Certificate in
Molecular Biosciences ( Exhibits T T1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal
from the College of Education, ( Exhibits U U1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
a. Rename Master of Arts in Education (Literacy Education) to Master of Arts in Education (Language,
Literacy and Technology Education)
b. Rename Master of Education (Literacy Education) to Master of Education (Language, Literacy
and Technology Education)
c. Discontinue Master of Education (English Language Learners)
d. Discontinue Master of Arts in Education (English Language Learners)
5. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the Faculty Manual
regarding IV.G.5 Patent Ownership Appeal (Exhibits V V1 ) – B. Walker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for November 3, 2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 3, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 221 and Vancouver UB311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 20, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Senate Officers met with the Provost on October 25th.
2. Senate Officers met with the President on November 2nd.
3. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws to the History Department and they are
available on the department’s website Memo  Bylaws

4. Graduate Studies Committee has approved bylaws to the Language, Literacy and Technology
Program and they are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
5. Minor Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit Z)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by John Shaheen, Director of Transportation
2. Remarks by Erica Austin, Vice Provost PPT
3. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve
Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibits Q   Q1) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate
Major Change Bulletin #3 ( Exhibit S ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to drop the Graduate
Certificate in Molecular Biosciences ( Exhibits T    T1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal
from the College of Education, ( Exhibits U    U1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED

a. Rename Master of Arts in Education (Literacy Education) to Master of Arts in Education (Language,
Literacy and Technology Education)
b. Rename Master of Education (Literacy Education) to Master of Education (Language, Literacy
and Technology Education)
c. Discontinue Master of Education (English Language Learners)
d. Discontinue Master of Arts in Education (English Language Learners)
5. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve changes to the
Faculty Manual regarding IV.G.5 Patent Ownership Appeal (Exhibits V   V1 ) – B. Walker APPROVED

 

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 (Exhibits W W1 ) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #2
(Exhibit X ) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions in Rules 105 and 98,
Administrative Changes to Final Grades and Correction of Grade Errors (Exhibit Y ) – G. Crouch *Pulled
by Committee on 11.10.16
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 ( Exhibit C ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for November 17, 2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 17, 2016 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 221 and Vancouver UB311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit B)
2. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent in
accordance with the MOU guidelines to approve the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
(NEP) Program (Exhibit D)
3. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent in
accordance with the MOU guidelines to approve the Three New Departments in the Murrow
College of Communication (Exhibit E)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud
2. Remarks by President Schulz PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to add a statement to Action Items. Approved

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 (Exhibits W    W1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #2
(Exhibit X ) – G. Crouch – APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 ( Exhibit C ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
4. Statement affirmed: Washington State University reaffirms its commitment to cultivating “individual
and institutional integrity in all that we do”; to maintaining “an inclusive workplace” that values our
differences and ensures “equitable opportunities.” We advocate “trust and respect for all persons”
regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or sexual
identity; prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and seek to maintain “an inclusive campus
culture for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff in all our locations.” We call on the university to declare
itself a “sanctuary center of higher education” committed to protecting the members of its community
from unfair deportation, investigation, or other intimidation.

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits F F1 ) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision in Rules 72 and 73,
Class Attendances and Absences (Exhibit G ) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 ( Exhibit H ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for January 12, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350
The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 12, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 125T and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 17, 2016 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletins #5 and #6 (Exhibit B   B1 )
2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on November 29, 2016
3. Faculty Senate Officers met with the President on December 7, 2016
4. Applications for the positions of Faculty Senate Executive Secretary and Chair-elect will be taken
until February 21, 2017. Remarks by David Turnbull
5. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Department of Crop
and Soils Sciences which are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws

 

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits F     F1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Revision in Rules 72 and 73,
Class Attendances and Absences (Exhibit G ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 ( Exhibit H ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits I I1 ) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
BA in Strategic Communication to Global Campus (Exhibits L L1 ) -G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the clarification memo rename
the major to Integrated Strategic Communication (Exhibit L2) – G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions in Rules 104,105, 98,
Academic Complaint Procedures and Administrative Changes to Final Grades & Correction of Grade
Errors (Exhibit P ) – G. Crouch
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibit J ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for New Prefixes
for Teaching and Learning (Exhibits K K1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to drop the
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Nanotechnology (Exhibits M M1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to drop the
Graduate Certificate in Reproductive Biology (Exhibits N N1) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the Revised
Plan for Master of Science in Computer Science (Vancouver)
(Exhibits O O1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
10. Proposal to adopt a resolution that “Washington State University declare itself a “sanctuary center of
higher education” committed to protecting the members of its community from unfair deportation,
investigation, or other intimidation. Motion to move this proposal back to the Steering
Committee. Approved

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 26, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 125T and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of January 12, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine prioritization memorandum
2. The Research and Arts Committee approved the 5 year plan on the Franseschi Electron
Microscopy and Image Center
3. The Research and Arts Committee approved the 5 year plan on the Center for Precision
and Automated Agricultural Systems
4. The Research and Arts Committee approved the 5 year plan on the Marriott Foundation
Hospitality Teaching Center
5. Addition to the Educational Policies and Procedures Manual (EPPM): Advising Training ( Exhibit X)
6. Election Calendar Dates

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits   I1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the
BA in Strategic Communication to Global Campus (Exhibits L   L1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the clarification memo rename
the major to Integrated Strategic Communication (Exhibit L2) – G. Crouch APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve revisions in Rules 104,105, 98,
Academic Complaint Procedures and Administrative Changes to Final Grades & Correction of Grade
Errors (Exhibit P ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibit J ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for New Prefixes
for Teaching and Learning (Exhibits K     K1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to drop the
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Nanotechnology
(Exhibits   M1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to drop the
Graduate Certificate in Reproductive Biology (Exhibits    N1) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the Revised
Plan for Master of Science in Computer Science (Vancouver)
(Exhibits O    O1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibits P P1 ) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit Q) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit R) – G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar
for the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (Exhibits S S1 S2) – G. Crouch
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibit U ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the School of
Engineering and Computer Science (Vancouver) revised plan for Master of Science in Computer
Science (Exhibits V V1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury – (REMOVED FROM AGENDA )
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the School of
Engineering and Computer Science (Vancouver) revised plan for Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (Exhibits W W1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for February 9, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 9, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 125T and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of January 26, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. WSU Safe Travel Communication Plan
2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the president on January 31, 2017
3. Minor Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibit B)
4. Nominations for chair-elect as follows:
– Jeanette Mageo, chair-elect Bio   CV
5. Nominations for executive secretary as follows:
– Amy Nielsen Bio    CV
6. International Travel Memo

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud
2. Remarks by Matt Skinner

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #7 (Exhibits P   P1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit Q) – G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve UCORE Bulletin #4
(Exhibit R) – G. Crouch APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Academic Calendar
for the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (Exhibits S    S1    S2) – G. Crouch APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibit U ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the School of
Engineering and Computer Science (Vancouver) revised plan for Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (Exhibits   W1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the for the Elson S. Floyd
College of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #1 (Exhibit C ) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibits Y Y1 ) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the BS in
Agricultural and Food Systems, Organic Agriculture Systems to WSU North Puget Sound at Everett
(Exhibits Z Z1 ) – G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School’s
Updated Policies and Procedures Manual (Exhibits D D1 D2 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin
#8 (Exhibit E ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for February 23, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 23, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 125T and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit B)
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the School of Music which are
available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
3. Nominations for chair-elect as follows:
– Brendan Walker Bio   CV
– Jeanette Mageo Bio   CV
– Matthew Carroll Bio   CV

4. Nonimations for executive secretary as follows:
– Amy Nielsen Bio   CV
– Robby Cooper Bio CV

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud
2. Remarks by Provost Bernardo

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the for the Elson S. Floyd
College of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #1 (Exhibit C ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibits   Y1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the BS in
Agricultural and Food Systems, Organic Agriculture Systems to WSU North Puget Sound at Everett
(Exhibits Z   Z1 ) – G. Crouch – APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School’s
Updated Policies and Procedures Manual (Exhibits D    D1    D2 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury – APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin
#8 (Exhibit E ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury – APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd
College of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #2 (Exhibit F ) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd
College of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #3 (Exhibit G ) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits H H1 )– G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Multiple Policy Updates on
Academics Regulations –Rule 27/Credit Definition, Rule 6/Transfer Credit and Rule 16/Military Credit
(Exhibits I I1 ) – G. Crouch
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Multiple Policy Updates on the
Catalog UCORE Section, Transfer Credit Policy (Exhibits J J1) – G. Crouch
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the New Policy on Moratorium or
Suspension of academic or Certificate Programs (Exhibits K K1 ) – G. Crouch (from 3.2.17 Steering
meeting/this was voted to not move forward as an action item on 3.9.17 senate agenda as GSC still needs to
approve this. It will come backas a discussion item cone GSC moves it forward)
7. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee on the revisions to the Faculty Manual,
Tenure Extensions ( Exhibit L L1) – B. Walker Motion Moved & Seconded to Remand Back to Committee 8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Certificate in Systems
Engineering Management (Exhibits M M1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the PhD in
Statistical Science (Exhibits N N1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit O ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for March 9, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 9, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 125T and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 23, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit B)
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the MS in Agriculture which are
available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
3. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on February 24, 2017

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud
2. Remarks by Marcella Pattinson
3. Remarks by Joan King PPT PPT Timeline

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd
College of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #2 (Exhibit F ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd
College of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #3 (Exhibit G ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Undergraduate Major Change #9
(Exhibits H   H1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Multiple Policy Updates on
Academics Regulations –Rule 27/Credit Definition, Rule 6/Transfer Credit and Rule 16/Military Credit
(Exhibits I   I1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Multiple Policy Updates on the
Catalog UCORE Section, Transfer Credit Policy (Exhibits   J1) – G. Crouch APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Certificate in Systems
Engineering Management (Exhibits  M1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for the PhD in
Statistical Science (Exhibits  N1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibit O ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee on the revisions to the Faculty Manual, Tenure
Extensions ( Exhibits P P1) – B. Walker
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd College of
Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #4 (Exhibit Q ) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd College of
Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #5 (Exhibit R ) – G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the College of Medicine’s proposal
to Establish the Requirements for the Doctor of Medicine Degree (Exhibits S S1 S2 ) – G. Crouch
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Establish the
Healthcare Leadership Certificate for the College of Medicine (Exhibits T T1 T2 ) – G. Crouch
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibits U U1 )– G. Crouch
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit V )– G. Crouch
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 78, Closed
Week (Exhibits W W1 ) – G. Crouch
9. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 90, Grades
and Grade Point (Exhibit X ) – G. Crouch
10. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 38,
Undergraduate Academic Deficiency (Exhibits Y Y1 ) – G. Crouch
11. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal for a BS in Sports
Medicine (Exhibits Z Z1 Z2 )–G. Crouch and recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee
to approve the Master’s in Athletic Training (Exhibits C1 C2 )– T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
This new degree with its 3+2 tructure runs for 5 years and the student graduates with both degrees.
12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibit D ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
13. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Change the MA
in Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles to MS in Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles
(Exhibits E E1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
14. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised Graduate Plan for Criminal
Justice and Criminology (Exhibits FF FF1) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
15. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Plan for
MS Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Exhibits GG GG1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
16. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Plan for
MS Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Coordinated Program in Dietetics
(Exhibits HH HH1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
17. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Plan for
PhD Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Exhibits II II1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
18. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Certificate
in Education Technology (Exhibits JJ JJ1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury /03.15.17 -Removed pursuant
to committee’s request
19. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Certificate
in Teaching English Language Learners (Exhibits KK KK1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury – Removed pursuant to committee’s request
20. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in Project
Management (Exhibits LL LL1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for March 30, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 30, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 125T and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibit B)
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Experimental Psychology
Program which are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Department of Nutrition
and Exercise Physiology (NEP) which are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
4. Faculty Senate Officers met with President Schulz on March 20 2017
5. Faculty Senate Officers met with Provost on March 21 2017
6. The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has newly ratified Bylaws which are available on the
college’s website Memo    Bylaws
7. The Office of Research Support & Operations (ORA) has broadened the charter to include other
compliance committees within ORA to address the IRB and processing human subjects application
forms for our faculty Memo
8. The Faculty Affairs Committee has approved the edits to the Faculty Manual in Section IV F3
(Exhibit CCC,   CCC1,    CCC2)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud
2. Remarks by Chris Keane, VP for Research
3. Remarks by Sasi Pillay , VP & CIO for ITS

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to move Discussion Item #1 to Action Item #19. Motion carried.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee on the revisions to the Faculty Manual, Tenure
Extensions ( Exhibits   P1) – B. Walker APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd College of
Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #4 (Exhibit Q ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd College of
Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #5 (Exhibit R ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the College of Medicine’s proposal
to Establish the Requirements for the Doctor of Medicine Degree
(Exhibits S    S1    S2 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Establish the
Healthcare Leadership Certificate for the College of Medicine (Exhibits T   T1   T2 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibits U    U1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #5
(Exhibit V )– G. Crouch APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 78, Closed
Week (Exhibits W    W1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 90, Grades
and Grade Point (Exhibit X ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
10. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rule 38,
Undergraduate Academic Deficiency (Exhibits Y    Y1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
11. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal for a BS in Sports
Medicine (Exhibits Z    Z1    Z2 )–G. Crouch and recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee
to approve the Master’s in Athletic Training (Exhibits C1    C2 )– T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
This new degree with its 3+2 structure runs for 5 years and the student graduates with both degrees.
12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibit D ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
13. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Change the MA
in Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles to MS in Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles
(Exhibits E   E1  ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
14. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve revised Graduate Plan for Criminal Justice and Criminology (Exhibits FF    FF1) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
15. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Plan for
MS Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Exhibits GG    GG1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
16. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Plan for
MS Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Coordinated Program in Dietetics
(Exhibits HH    HH1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
17. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the revised Graduate Plan for
PhD Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Exhibits II     II1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
18. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in Project
Management (Exhibits LL    LL1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. SalsburyAPPROVED
19. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd College
of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #6 (Exhibit MM ) – G. CrouchAPPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Elson S. Floyd College
of Medicine Curriculum Bulletin #6 (Exhibit MM ) – G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #11 (Exhibits NN, NN1 )– G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #6
(Exhibit OO )– G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rules 55,
Change of Majors (Exhibit PP, PP1 )– G. Crouch
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rules 56,
Decertification and Recertification (Exhibits QQ, QQ1)– G. Crouch
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the update on Academic
Regulation 15, Credit by Examinations and Proposed Academic Regulation 17, Prior Learning
Credit (Exhibits RR, RR1 )– G. Crouch
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Extension of Professional
Science and Technology Writing Certificate to WSU Tri-Cities (Exhibit SS)– G. Crouch
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Extension of Molecular
Biosciences Certificate to WSU Vancouver (Exhibit TT ) – G. Crouch
9. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approved the Updated “Statement of
Institutional Responsibility to Current Students When an Academic Program or Degree is Discontinued”
(Exhibits UU, UU1, UU2 )– G. Crouch
10. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee to
approve the New Policy on Moratorium or Suspension of Academic or Certificate Programs
(Exhibits VV, VV1 ) G.Crouch, T.Chauvin/T., Salsbury
11. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the New Graduate Certificate
in Educational Neuropsychology (Exhibits WW, WW1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury *Request to be
removed from agenda by GSC.
12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Graduate Track
for the PhD/MS in Veterinary Clinical Training/Clinical and Translational Sciences
(Exhibits XX, XX1, XX2 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury Recommendation from the Graduate Studies
Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibit ZZ ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
13. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Material Science and Engineering
Program Revised Graduation requirement for PhD. (Exhibits EEE, EEE1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
14. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the Executive Policy #29
(Exhibits DDD, DDD1) –B.Walker

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for April 13 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 13, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 415, Tricities TCIC 125T and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2017, August 2017, and December 2017. APPROVED

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2017, August 2017, and December 2017. APPROVED

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 30, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A)

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibit B)
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Clinical and Translational
Sciences department which are available on the department’s website which are available on the
department’s website Memo Bylaws
3. Faculty Senate Meeting Dates for 2017-18

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair A.G. Rud Thank you letter
2. Remarks by President Schulz
3. Remarks by Melanie-Angela Neuilly, Interim Co-Chair CSW PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to move Discussion items #1 and #3 to Action Items. Motion carried.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #11 (Exhibits NN NN1 Addendum 1 NN2, Addendum 1 NN3,
Addendum 2 NN4) G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #6
(Exhibit OO )– G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rules 55,
Change of Majors (Exhibit PP PP1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revision to Rules 56,
Decertification and Recertification (Exhibits QQ,    QQ1)– G. Crouch APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the update on Academic
Regulation 15, Credit by Examinations and Proposed Academic Regulation 17, Prior Learning
Credit (Exhibits RR, RR1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Extension of Professional
Science and Technology Writing Certificate to WSU Tri-Cities (Exhibit SS)– G. Crouch APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Extension of Molecular
Biosciences Certificate to WSU Vancouver (Exhibit TT ) – G. Crouch APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approved the Updated “Statement of
Institutional Responsibility to Current Students When an Academic Program or Degree is Discontinued”
(Exhibits UU,  UU1,   UU2 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee to
approve the New Policy on Moratorium or Suspension of Academic or Certificate Programs
(Exhibits VV,   VV1 ) G.Crouch, T.Chauvin/T., Salsbury APPROVED
10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Graduate Track
for the PhD/MS in Veterinary Clinical Training/Clinical and Translational Sciences
(Exhibits XX,    XX1,    XX2 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
11. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #11 (Exhibits ZZ Addendum 1 ZZ1) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
12. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Material Science and Engineering
Program Revised Graduation requirement for PhD. (Exhibits EEE,    EEE1 )
– T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED
13. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the Executive Policy #29
(Exhibits DDD,    DDD1) –B.Walker APPROVED
14. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Extension of Quantitative
Biology Certificate (Exhibit C )– G. Crouch APPROVED
15. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Drop the Master’s
International Program (Peace Corps) (Exhibits F     F1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Extension of Quantitative
Biology Certificate (Exhibit C )– G. Crouch Moved to Action Item #14
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Educational Policies and
Procedures Manual update –Statement of Institutional Responsibility to Current Students When
An Academic Program or Degree is Discontinued (Exhibits E E1 E2 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury
Committee noted no objection to being moved to be included in Action item #8
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal to Drop the Master’s
International Program (Peace Corps) (Exhibits F   F1 ) – T. Chauvin/T. Salsbury Moved to Action Items #15

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for September 21, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, September 21, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Floyd 101A and Vancouver VUB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of April 13, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A) Approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Faculty Senate Officers met with the Provost on April 27, June 20, July 13 and August 24, 2017
2. Faculty Senate Officers met with the president on May 1, 2017
3. Minor Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibit B)
4. Summer Items passed by Steering Committee
a. ESF College of Medicine amended Academic Schedule for 2017-18
b. Gen Studies –(Exhibits C and D). This is also included on Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #2
5. Annual report from the Faculty Status Committee (Exhibit E)
6. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent in accordance
with the MOU guidelines to approve the proposal to rename the College of Pharmacy to the College
of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Exhibit F)
7. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Professional Science Master’s in
Molecular Biosciences (PSM-MB) department which are available on the department’s
website Memo   Bylaws
8. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Molecular Biosciences Graduate
Program (SMB) which are available on the department’s
website Memo  Bylaws
9. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the corrected Undergraduate Major
Change Bulletin #1 (Exhibits H   H1 ) previously passed at Senate in 2016-17– G. Crouch
10. The Steering Committee voted unanimously to accept an increase in the annual leave accrual rate from
the previous maximum of 14.67/month to the current maximum of 16.67/month offered by the state
and supported by the president. It becomes effective September 1, 2017.

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by Kelly Ward, Vice Provost PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to Move Discussion Item #2 to an Action Item. Motion Carried.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the salary distribution of raises (Exhibit K)
Approved

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees be approved
as listed, although not all committees have the required number of senators since the senate
elections were not completed at the time the committees were populated (Exhibit G)
2 Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the salary distribution of raises (Exhibit K)
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibits   I1 )– G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin
(Exhibit J ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for October 5, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 5, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of September 21, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A) APPROVED

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. Minor Change Bulletin #2 (Exhibit B)
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for Civil Engineering and Environmental
Engineering which are available on the department’s website    Bylaws
3. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review on the
Monoclonal Antibody Center

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from Steering Committee to approve the Faculty Senate Committees be approved
as listed, although not all committees have the required number of senators since the senate
elections were not completed at the time the committees were populated (Exhibit G) APPROVED
2 Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #2 (Exhibits  I1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin
(Exhibit J ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibits L L1)– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Rule 6(i) revision,
Transfer Credit (Exhibits M M1 )– G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2
(Exhibit N ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for October 19, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, October 19, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 5, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A) APPROVED

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Faculty Senate Executive Officers met with the president and provost on October 10, 2017
2. Minor Change Bulletin #3 (Exhibit B)
3. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review on the
Energy Systems Innovation Center

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald

2. Remarks by Nancy Swanger, Athletic Representative

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibits L      L1)– G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Rule 6(i) revision,
Transfer Credit (Exhibits M    M1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #2
(Exhibit N ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #4 (Exhibit O O1 )– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit P ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
3. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to amend the Bylaws and Constitution on Guidelines for
Senate Committees when conducting business over email (Exhibit Q)

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned
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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for November 2, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 2, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of October 19, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A) APPROVED

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Faculty Senate Executive Officers met with the president November 2 2017
2. Minor Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit B)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by President Schulz

2. Remarks by Provost Bernardo, Vice Provost Austin, Assistant Vice Provost Parks
Presentation WSU Accreditation

3. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald

4. Remarks by Mary Trotter, Assistant Clinical Professor, CAS statement

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate
Major Change Bulletin #4 (Exhibit    O1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #3 (Exhibit P ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Steering Committee to amend the Bylaws and Constitution on Guidelines for
Senate Committees when conducting business over email (Exhibit Q) APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits R R1 )– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #1
(Exhibit T)– G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4
(Exhibit U ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revision of the Plan
Requirement in PSM in Molecular Biosciences (Exhibits V V1) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Revision of the Plan Requirement in
M.S. in Applied Economics (Exhibits W W1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Graduate Certificate
in Protein Biotechnology (Exhibits X X1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Revision of the Plan Requirement in
the Ph.D. in Language, Literacy & Technology (Exhibits Y Y1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for November 16, 2017
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-335-9445/Meeting ID 08350

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, November 16, 2017 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 2, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A) Approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Faculty Senate Executive Officers met with the provost on November 13, 2017
2. Minor Change Bulletin #5 (Exhibit B)
3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate Program which are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
4. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review on the
Center for Muscle Biology
5. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the Protocol on Interim Center, Institute,
Laboratory (CIL) Status when Extraordinary Funding Events Occur (Exhibit I)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to move Discussion Item #1 to an Action Items. Motion carried.
Motion to remove Discussion Item #5 and send back to GSC. Motion Carried.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #5 (Exhibits R    R1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #1
(Exhibit T)– G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #4
(Exhibit U ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revision of the Plan
Requirement in PSM in Molecular Biosciences (Exhibits   V1) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Revision of the Plan Requirement in
M.S. in Applied Economics (Exhibits W    W1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Graduate Certificate
in Protein Biotechnology (Exhibits X     X1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Revision of the Plan Requirement in
the Ph.D. in Language, Literacy & Technology (Exhibits    Y1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits Z     Z1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #6 (Exhibits Z Z1 )– G. Crouch – Moved to Action Item. APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #2
(Exhibit C)– G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the changes to Rule 27 –
Appropriate Credit for the minimum time commitment required of the student
(Exhibit D)– G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit E )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate in
Professional Molecular Sciences (Exhibits F F1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts –
Motion to Remove Item #5. APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty
Manual – Formal Inclusion of Program Assessment Activities in Annual Review
(Exhibits G G1) – B. Walker
7. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the EPPM Policy,
Assessment of Student Learnig in Degree Programs (Exhibit J) – B. Walker (note: no changes in EPPM
this is a companion/information item to Exhibits G G1)
8. Recommendation from the Research & Arts Committee to approve the proposal for the Institute for
Senior Living (ISL) (Exhibits H H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 ) – T.Barry/B. John Mariadoss
1/11/18 – Agenda item pulled by R&A Committee due to lack of representation on this date.
Item will be on 1.25.18 agenda

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for January 11, 2018
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-358-7935 Meeting ID 2325

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 11, 2018 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of November 16, 2017 Meeting (Exhibit A) Approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Faculty Senate Executive Officers met with the president on December 12, 2017
2. The Faculty Senate Executive Officers met with the provost on December 14, 2017 & January 11, 2018
3. Minor Change Bulletin #6 (Exhibit B)
4. Research & Arts Committee has granted interim status on the following Centers,
Laboratories or Institutes (CILs) as listed:

– Alexandra Navrotsky Institute for Experimental Thermodynamics,
– Center for Human Nutrition,
– Health Equity Research Center

5. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the Electrical Power Engineering
PSM which are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by Greg Neunherz & Stephanie Kane, Acivity Insight Update PPT
3. Remarks by Dr. Asif Chaudhry and Vice Provost Austin, INTO Update PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #2
(Exhibit C)– G. Crouch – APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the changes to Rule 27 –
Appropriate Credit for the minimum time commitment required of the student
(Exhibit D)– G. Crouch – APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #5
(Exhibit E )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the changes to the Faculty
Manual – Formal Inclusion of Program Assessment Activities in Annual Review
(Exhibits G      G1) (Exhibit J –no change in the EPPM, this is a companion/information document to
exhibits G G1 )- B. Walker APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibits K K1)– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit L )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate in
Professional Molecular Sciences (Exhibits M M1 M2)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts (1.17.18 Pulled by GSC)
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a Revised PhD Plan Requirement
in Materials Science and Engineering (Exhibits N N1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in
Bioinformatics ( Exhibits O O1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate in
Public Health ( Exhibits P P1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Master’s in Political Science
( Exhibits Q Q1 Q2)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for January 25, 2018
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-358-7935 Meeting ID 2325

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, January 25, 2018 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of January 11, 2018 Meeting (Exhibit A) APPROVED

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws for the M.S. in Electrical Engineering
(Vancouver) which are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
2. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review on the
International Business Institute

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by VP Colleen Kerr on Best Practices for Public Engagement & Advocacy PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Research & Arts Committee to approve the proposal for the Institute for
Senior Living (ISL) (Exhibits H   H1   H2   H3   H4   H5   H6   H7 ) – T.Barry/B. John Mariadoss APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #7 (Exhibits K     K1)– G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #6
(Exhibit L )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a Revised PhD Plan Requirement
in Materials Science and Engineering (Exhibits   N1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in
Bioinformatics ( Exhibits    O1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve a new Graduate Certificate in
Public Health ( Exhibits P    P1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Master’s in Political Science
( Exhibits Q     Q1      Q2)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibits R R1)– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit S ) – G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 90, Student Withdrawal From
a Course in accordance with Rules 68 & 70 (Exhibit T) – G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit U ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for February 8, 2018
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-358-7935 Meeting ID 2325

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 8, 2018 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of January 25, 2018 Meeting (Exhibit A) approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Executive Officers met with the President on January 30, 2018
2. The Executive Officers met with the Provost on February 8, 2018
3. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws on Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
(NEP) which are available on the department’s website Memo   Bylaws
4. Nominations will be taken until February 20, 2018 for the position for the WSU Legislative
Representative Position Description
5. Name change from Council of Faculty Representatives to Council of Faculty (COF)
6. Chair Elect Process
7. Minor Change Bulletin (Exhibit B)
8. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review on the
Center for Reproductive Biology
9. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent (NOI) in
accordance with the MOU guidelines to approve the Proposed Format of a New School focused on
Languages, Cultures, and Race    Memo    NOI-School
10. Steering Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee have approved the Notice of Intent (NOI) in
accordance with the MOU guidelines to approve the Move the Program in Women’s Studies to
Department of English, CAS     NOI-Women

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by VP Chris Keane, Grand Challenges PPT
3. Remarks by Joan Wu, WSU Legislative Representative PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #8 (Exhibits R     R1)– G. Crouch Approved
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the UCORE Bulletin #3
(Exhibit S ) – G. Crouch Approved
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve Rule 90, Student Withdrawal From
a Course in accordance with Rules 68 & 70 (Exhibit T) – G. Crouch Approved
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #7
(Exhibit U ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts Approved

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits V V1)– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit W ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Graduate Teaching
English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate (Exhibits X X1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the updated Graduate Certificate
in Professional Molecular Sciences (Exhibits Y Y1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for February 22, 2018
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-358-7935 Meeting ID 2325

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, February 22, 2018 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2018 Meeting (Exhibit A) Approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws on Immunology and Infectious Disease
Program which are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
2. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved updated Bylaws on Language, Literacy and Technology
Education Program which are available on the department’s website Memo Bylaws
3. Minor Change Bulletin #8 (Exhibit B)
4. Chair-Elect:
Greg Crouch Bio    CV

5. WSU Open Educational Resource (OER) Policy

6. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review on the
Social and Economic Sciences Research Center

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by VP Mary Jo Gonzales, Re-structuring of Student Affairs & AVP Search Updates PPT Student
(This presentation is to address several constituent concerns that have been raised)
3. Remarks by Dean Jay Starratt, Library Update PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibits   V1)– G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #8
(Exhibit W ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Graduate Teaching
English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate (Exhibits X    X1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the updated Graduate Certificate
in Professional Molecular Sciences (Exhibits Y     Y1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibits Z Z1)– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the proposed change to the Faculty
Manual regarding Non-Tenure Track Appointments (Exhibits C C1) – B. Walker
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change Bulletin #9
(Exhibit D) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Online Graduate Certificate in
Strategic Communication (Exhibits E E1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
5. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Alexandra Navrotsky Institute for
Experimental Thermodynamics (Exhibits F F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7) – T.Barry/B.John Mariadoss

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for March 8, 2018
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-358-7935 Meeting ID 2325

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 8, 2018 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of February 22, 2018 Meeting (Exhibit A) Approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Executive Officers met with President Schulz on February 26, 2018
2. Minor Change Bulletin #9 (Exhibit B)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by Sara Ackerman, Equitable Advising PPT Handout

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the
Undergraduate Major Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibits  Z1)– G. Crouch Approved
2. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the proposed change to the Faculty
Manual regarding Non-Tenure Track Appointments (Exhibits C    C1) – B. Walker Approved
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #9 (Exhibit D) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts Approved
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Online Graduate Certificate in
Strategic Communication (Exhibits    E1 ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts Approved
5. Recommendation from Research & Arts Committee to approve the Alexandra Navrotsky Institute for
Experimental Thermodynamics (Exhibits F    F1    F2    F3    F4    F5    F6    F7) – T.Barry/B.John Mariadoss Approved

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #11 (Exhibits G G1)– G. Crouch
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the BA
in History to Global Campus (Exhibits H H1 H2 )– G. Crouch
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the BA
in Sociology to Global Campus (Exhibits I I1 I2 I3)– G. Crouch
4. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the proposed change to the
Faculty Manual regarding Annual Reviews, (Exhibits J J1) – B. Walker
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibit K ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in Health
Communication and Promotion (Exhibits L L1)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for March 29, 2018
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-358-7935 Meeting ID 2325

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, March 29, 2018 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 8, 2018 Meeting (Exhibit A) Approved

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Executive Officers met with Provost Bernardo on March 13, 2018
2. Minor Change Bulletin #10 (Exhibit B)
3. Executive Officers met with the President on March 26, 2018
4. The Graduate Studies Committee has approved new Bylaws for the School of Economic Sciences
which are available on the department’s website Memo    Bylaws
5. The Research & Arts Committee has approved the request to change the name of WSU Health Science
STEM Education Research Center (HS-STEM-ER Center) to WSU Center for Health Science Education
Research (CHSER) Memo
6. The Research & Arts Committee has approved the request for withdrawal of Interim Status on the Center
for Human Nutrition (CHN) Request
7. Minor name change: Rule 46, Penalty for Academic Dishonesty (Exhibit W)

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by Lisa Calvert, Foundation Update PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to move Discussion Items #1 and #7 to Action Items. Motion Carried.

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #11 (Exhibits G     G1)– G. Crouch APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the BA
in History to Global Campus (Exhibits H    H1    H2 )– G. Crouch APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the proposal to Extend the BA
in Sociology to Global Campus (Exhibits I     I1    I2    I3)– G. Crouch APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee to approve the proposed change to the
Faculty Manual regarding Annual Reviews, (Exhibits   J1) – B. Walker APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #10 (Exhibit K ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate Certificate in Health
Communication and Promotion (Exhibits L      L1)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #11 (Exhibit M ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #12 (Exhibits S     S1 )– G. Crouch APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #11 (Exhibit M ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts Motion to move to Action Item. Motion carried
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Revised
Policies and Procedures (Exhibits N N1 N2 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Guidance for Preparing
Conjoint 400-500 Level Courses (Exhibits O O1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for PSM in
Molecular Biosciences (Exhibits P P1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve to Extend the MA in Music to Global
Campus (Exhibits Q Q1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee and Academic Affairs Committee to approve
Rule 119, Requirements for Official Certificates (Exhibits R R2 )– G. Crouch; T. Salsbury/D.Potts
7. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #12 (Exhibits S S1 )– G. Crouch Motion to move to Action Item. Motion carried
8. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rules, 68 and 102,
Withdraw from a Course, Student’s Scholastic Average (Exhibits T )– G. Crouch
9. Recommendation from Faculty Senate Steering Committee to amend the Faculty Senate Bylaws and
Constitution to expand senate representation for non-tenure track faculty and faculty on campuses
not co-located with WSU Pullman (Exhibit U )
10. Recommendation from Faculty Senate Steering Committee to amend the composition of the Faculty
Senate Committees (Exhibit V)
11. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to allow Faculty Senate Steering
Committee to carry out all necessary functions of the Faculty Senate during the period of May 16, 2018
through August 15, 2018

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned

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The Faculty Senate Current Agenda for April 12, 2018
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY SENATE

Phone bridge number for meeting: 509-358-7935 Meeting ID 2325

The Faculty Senate will meet Thursday, April 12, 2018 in FSHN T101, Spokane SAC 515, Tricities Test 224E and Vancouver UB 311 at 3:30 p.m.

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those undergraduate and professional students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2018, August 2018, and December 2018. APPROVED

I move that the University Faculty recommend to the President and the Board of Regents that, effective at the closing dates for each graduating class, those graduate students who have completed degree requirements and whose names remain on the “Official List of Degree Candidates” be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the classes of May 2018, August 2018, and December 2018.
APPROVED

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Approval of Minutes of March 29, 2018 Meeting (Exhibit A) APPROVED

III. Announcements.

A. Information Items.

1. The Executive Officers met with Provost Bernardo on April 5, 2018
2. Minor Change Bulletin #11 (Exhibit B)
3. EP 37 Memo    EP37
4. The Research & Arts Committee has reviewed and approved the 5-year self-study review on the
Nuclear Radiation Center and has approved its name change to the Nuclear Science Center

B. Reports.

1. Remarks by the Chair Judi McDonald
2. Remarks by Provost Bernardo PPT

IV. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. Motion to move Discussion Items 1-12 to Action Items. Motion Carried

V. Agenda Items.

A. Action Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Graduate School Revised
Policies and Procedures (Exhibits N     N1     N2 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Guidance for Preparing
Conjoint 400-500 Level Courses (Exhibits O     O1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for PSM in
Molecular Biosciences (Exhibits P     P1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve to Extend the MA in Music to
Global Campus (Exhibits   Q1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee and Academic Affairs Committee to approve
Rule 119, Requirements for Official Certificates (Exhibits R    R2 )– G. Crouch; T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the revised Rules, 68 and 102,
Withdraw from a Course, Student’s Scholastic Average (Exhibits T )– G. Crouch APPROVED
7. Recommendation from Faculty Senate Steering Committee to amend the Faculty Senate Bylaws and
Constitution to expand senate representation for non-tenure track faculty and faculty on campuses
not co-located with WSU Pullman (Exhibits U    U1) APPROVED
8. Recommendation from Faculty Senate Steering Committee to amend the composition of the Faculty
Senate Committees (Exhibit V) APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Faculty Senate Steering Committee to allow Faculty Senate Steering
Committee to carry out all necessary functions of the Faculty Senate during the period of
May 16, 2018 through August 15, 2018 APPROVED

B. Discussion Items

1. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve Graduate Major Change
Bulletin #12 (Exhibit C ) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
2. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for MS in
Chemical Engineering (Thesis) – (Exhibits D     D1) Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
3. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for MS in
Chemical Engineering (Non-Thesis) – (Exhibits E     E1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
4. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for PhD in
Chemical Engineering (Exhibits F    F1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
5. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for MS in
Mechanical Engineering (Thesis) – (Exhibits G    G1)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
6. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for MS in
Mechanical Engineering (Non-Thesis) – (Exhibits H    H1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
7. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for PhD in
Mechanical Engineering (Exhibits  I1 )–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
8. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for MS in
Materials Science and Engineering (Non-Thesis) – (Exhibits J     J1)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
9. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the Revised Plan for MS in
Materials Science and Engineering (Thesis) – (Exhibits K     K1)–T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
10. Recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee to approve the proposal for a New Degree
Program, MA in Health Communication and Promotion (Exhibits W    W1    W2) –T. Salsbury/D.Potts APPROVED
11. Recommendation from the Research and Arts Committee to approve the Health Equity Research
Center proposal (Exhibits L    L1     L2) – T.Barry/B. John Mariadoss APPROVED
12. Recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee to approve the Undergraduate Major Change
Bulletin #13 (Exhibits M   M1 ) – G. Crouch APPROVED

VI. Constituents’ Concerns.

VII. Adjournment. Adjourned